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SMS messages
About SMS messages
Find your SMS number
Type an SMS number
Open SMS messages
Send SMS messages
Add contacts to an SMS message
Save draft messages
Manage SMS messages
Resend sent SMS messages
Enable cell broadcast messages
Manage cell broadcast channels
Delete multiple messages at one time
Mark messages as opened or unopened
Search the messages list
Search for PIM items
Leave SMS messages on a SIM card
Show or hide the number of new or unread messages
Hide the unread message indicator
Messages shortcuts
SMS messages — frequently asked questions
About SMS messages
With an SMS-compatible phone number, you can send
and receive short message service (SMS) messages.
An SMS-compatible number is a phone number that
your service provider enables for SMS.
You can send SMS messages to contacts who have
SMS-compatible phone numbers. You can also
forward SMS messages as PIN or email messages.
Find your SMS number
In the phone, the My Number field displays your
phone number. If your BlackBerry® device is enabled
for SMS, this number is also your SMS number.
Type an SMS number
When you type an SMS-compatible number, include
the country code and the area code.
Note:
In the phone options, set your smart-dialing options to
avoid typing the country code and area code.
Related topic
About smart dialing (See page 46.)
Open SMS messages
An unopened SMS message appears in a messages list
with a closed italic envelope icon. After you open the
message, the closed italic envelope changes to an
open italic envelope.
Send SMS messages
1. In a messages list, click the trackwheel.
2. Click Compose SMS.
3. Click [Use Once].
4. Click SMS.