Acer Zest User Manual - Page 29

Text and multimedia messages - 29 Multimedia messages Multimedia messages are similar to text messages but also allow you to attach files such as pictures, audio or video clips. Each message can be up to 300 kB in size. Note You need to set up an MMS profile before you can send MMS messages. Normally, your phone will set up the profile automatically. Ask your network provider for the necessary information if you need to manually set up the MMS profile. Sending a multimedia message Follow the instructions in Creating a new message on page 27 to start a new message or reply to an existing SMS as described in Replying to a message on page 28. 1. To convert an SMS to a multimedia message, tap the Add attachment icon at the top of the screen. 2. This opens a list of attachment options. Select one to either find a file on your phone or create a new attachment. 3. Tap the Send icon to send the message. Receiving multimedia messages When a new multimedia message arrives, a message icon appears at the top of the screen and a notification message is displayed. 1. The notification message displays a summary of the message. Tap View to view a summary of the message. 2. Tap Download to download the message content. Downloads can take a long time, depending on your connection quality. If you reply or open another app, the download will be stopped.