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Reading SMS
Want to read an SMS? Once done, you can reply to, forward or delete it. Follow these easy instructions.
List view
1. Find "Text Messages"
Slide your finger left on the display to open the main menu.
Tap Text Messages.
Tap Text Messages.
2. Read SMS
Tap the required sender.
3. Select option
You have a number of options when you've read the SMS:
Reply to SMS, go to 3a.
Forward SMS, go to 3b.
Delete SMS, go to 3c.
Reply to SMS, go to 3a.
Forward SMS, go to 3b.
Delete SMS, go to 3c.
4. 3a - Reply to SMS
Key in the required text.
Tap the send icon.
Tap the send icon.
5. 3b - Forward SMS
Tap and hold the required SMS.
Tap Forward Message.
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Tap the required contact.
Tap the send icon.
6. 3c - Delete SMS
Tap and hold the required SMS.
Tap Delete Message.
7. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom edge of the display to return to the home screen.
You have a number of options when you've read the SMS:
Reply to SMS, go to 3a.
Forward SMS, go to 3b.
Delete SMS, go to 3c.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom edge of the display to return to the home screen.
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