60 Exchanging Messages
6.1 Messaging
Messaging
is a central location where you will find all types of messaging accounts, which include text
messages (SMS) and e-mail accounts.
To select a messaging account
Account Picker screen
Do one of the following:
On the TouchFLO 3D Home screen, slide to the
tab and then
touch
Menu > Accounts > Accounts
. The Account Picker screen then
opens where you can select an account.
Tip
You can also tap
Start > Messaging
to access the Account Picker
screen.
While you are in a message list of a certain account, for example
Text
Messages
, tap
Menu > Go To
to switch to other types of messaging
accounts.
To configure message account settings
Tap
Menu > Options
on the Account Picker screen; or
Tap
Menu > Tools > Options
while you’re in a message list.
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To automatically add a signature in outgoing messages
You can automatically add your name and other information as your signature in outgoing SMS and e-mail
messages:
Note
You need to specify your signature for each type of messaging account.
1.
Tap
Start > Messaging
, then tap
Menu > Options
.
2.
Tap
Signatures
.
3.
Select a messaging account in which to add a signature.
4.
Select the
Use signature with this account
check box.
5.
In the provided text box, enter the information that will be displayed as your signature.
6.
If you want the signature to be added whenever you reply or forward messages, select the
Use when
replying and forwarding
check box, then tap
OK
.
7.
Repeat the steps to add a signature to other messaging accounts.
6.2 Text Messages
Send short text messages (SMS) up to 160 characters long to other mobile phones.
Create a new text message
Depending on your preference, there are a number of alternative ways you can create a new text message.
From the TouchFLO 3D Home screen
1.
On the Home screen, slide to the
Messages
tab.
2.
Touch the
New
icon (
) on the upper right side of the screen.
Tip
To send a text message to a favorite contact, first select the photo of the desired contact in the
People
tab to open
his or her contact card and then touch
Send text message
. For more information about working with favorite
contacts, see “People” in Chapter 3.
From the Account Picker screen
1.
Tap
Start > Messaging > Text Messages
.
2.
Tap
Menu > New
.
Summary of Contents for Touch Diamond DIAM500
Page 1: ... 6TFS BOVBM ...
Page 27: ...Chapter 2 Using Phone Features 2 1 Using the Phone 2 2 Voice Call 2 3 Smart Dial ...
Page 44: ...44 TouchFLO 3D ...
Page 52: ...52 Entering Text ...
Page 58: ...58 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer ...
Page 68: ...68 Exchanging Messages ...
Page 94: ...94 Internet ...
Page 100: ...100 Bluetooth ...
Page 104: ...104 Navigating on the Road ...
Page 120: ...120 Experiencing Multimedia ...
Page 145: ...Appendix A 1 Specifications A 2 Regulatory Notices A 3 Additional Safety Information ...
