Sony 1271-1959 User Manual
Messaging
Using text and multimedia messaging
You can send and receive text messages from your device using SMS (Short
Message Service). If your subscription includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging
Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, for
example, pictures and videos. The number of characters you can send in a single text
message varies depending on the operator and the language you use. If you exceed
the character limit, then all your single messages are linked together and sent as one
message. You are charged for each single text message you send. When you view
your messages, they appear as conversations, which means that all messages to and
from a particular person are grouped together.
To send multimedia messages, you need the correct MMS settings on your device. See
Internet and messaging settings.
To create and send a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap .
3
Tap , then select the desired recipients from the Contacts list. If the recipient
is not listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .
4
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
5
Tap Write message and enter your message text.
6
If you want to add a media file, tap and select an option.
7
To send the message, tap Send.
If you exit a message before sending, it gets saved as a draft. The conversation gets tagged
with the word Draft:.
To read a received message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the desired conversation.
3
If the message is not yet downloaded, tap and hold the message, then tap
Download message.
You can also open messages from the status bar when
appears there. Just drag down the
bar and tap the message.
To reply to a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message.
3
Enter your reply and tap Send.
To forward a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
4
Tap , then select a recipient from the Contacts list. If the recipient is not
listed as a contact, enter the contact's number manually and tap .
5
When you are finished adding recipients, tap Done.
6
Edit the message, if necessary, and tap Send.
In step 4, you can also tap To and enter the recipient's phone number manually.
To delete a message
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
3
Touch and hold the message you want to delete, then tap Delete message >
Delete.
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