Apple iPhone 5s (iOS8)


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Basic use

Write and send text messages

A text message is a message that can be sent to other mobile phones. If you can't send and receive text messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your phone for text messaging.

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Write text message
Press Messages.
Press the new message icon.
Enter recipient
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Press the required contact.
Write text
Press Message and write the required text.
See how to write text.
Send text message
Press Send when you've written your text message.
Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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