Sony Ericsson T68i User Guide - Page 61

Long messages A text message can contain up to 160 latin or 70 Chinese characters. You can send a longer message by linking two or more messages. Please note that you are charged for each message within a linked message. • To turn long messages on, select Long SMS from the Messages/SMS/Options menu, then select On. Note: Check with your service provider for the maximum number of linked messages that can be combined to form one linked message. Templates If you have one or more messages that you send often, you can save these as templates. Your service provider may also have saved some templates in your phone. To create a template 1. Scroll to Messages, YES, SMS, YES, Templates, YES, Add new?, YES. 2. Write the message, YES. 3. Press YES if you want to send the message now. Press NO to save the template. Message options You can set a default value for the message options below, or you can turn on the Set on send option which means that you choose the settings each time you send a message. • SMS type - The phone supports different types of messages. Your service provider may offer the facility of converting a text message into a format (e-mail or fax, for example) that suits the equipment that is going to receive the message. • Validity period - If your message cannot be delivered, for example, if the recipient has turned off the phone, your service center can save the message to send it later. • Request reply - Include a reply request if you want the recipient of your message to reply. • Status request - Check if a message has been delivered. To set a default message option 1. Scroll to Messages, YES, SMS, YES, Options, YES. 2. Select a message option, YES. 3. Select an option, YES. Messaging 61 This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.