
Writing and sending messages
The number of available characters/the current part number of a multi-part
message are shown on the top right of the display, for example 120/2. Special

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(Unicode) characters, such as á, may take up more space in the message than
other characters.
1. Press
Menu
, and select
Messages
,
Text messages
and
Create message
.
Tip: To start writing messages quickly, press
in standby mode.
2. Key in a message. See
Writing text
on page
45
. To insert text templates or a
picture into the message, see
Templates
on page
60
. Each picture message
comprises several text messages. Therefore, sending one picture message may
cost more than sending one text message.
3. To send the message, press
Send
or
.
4. Enter the recipient’s phone number or search for the phone number in
Contacts
. Press
OK
to send the message.
Note: When sending messages via the SMS network service, your phone may
display the words
Message sent
. This is an indication that the message has been
sent by your phone to the message centre number programmed into your phone.
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.