To send a text message

Open the Messaging app (set it as your default messaging app, if necessary), then tap the New message icon (at the top right of the screen).

Enter the recipient(s) in the To box.

• Tap the Contacts icon (to the right of the To box), then select one or more entries from your Contacts list.

• Enter a name or number, then select a suggestion from your Contacts list (displayed below the To box).

• Enter a number manually for phone numbers not in your Contacts list.

Tap the text field, then enter your message.

A character counter is displayed to the right of the message field to let you know how many more characters you can type and also the number of pages in the message.

1. To field

   Tap here to enter the recipient(s) manually.

2. QSlide icon

   Tap here to open the Messaging app in a QSlide window.

3. Message field

   Tap here to enter your message.

4. Attachment icon

   Tap here to add an attachment to your message.

5. Character counter

   Displays the number of characters entered and the amount remaining.

6. Contacts icon

   Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by selecting from entries in your Contacts.

If you tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar) while composing a message, it’s automatically saved as a draft. The Draft icon on the right side of the message thread indicates a pending draft message to the recipient. Tap the message to resume composing it.

Tap the Send button (on the right side of the screen) to send the message.

Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread with that contact.