HTC Hero User Manual - Page 88

88 Exchanging Messages Multimedia messages, also known as MMS, can contain text and a picture, a recorded voice, an audio or video file, a picture slideshow, contact card (vCard), or appointment (vCalendar). Note The Messages application automatically converts a text message into a multimedia message when you entered an email address in the To field, added a message subject, or attached an item. To create and send a text message 1. On the All messages screen, tap Compose message. The Compose screen opens. 2. Enter the mobile phone number of the message recipient in the To field. As you enter the phone number, matching contacts will appear on the screen. Tap a recipient or continue entering the recipient's phone number. Enter a name to look up a contact or tap to enter a phone number. Tap to automatically enter the mobile phone number of the matched contact. Note: The phone number only appears if the number was filed under Mobile in Contacts. Enter your text message here. Tap to send the message. 3. Tap the text box that contains the text "Tap to compose", and then start composing your message. Note As you near the 160-character limit, a counter will appear in the top right corner of the text box to tell you how many characters are left. Once you go over that limit, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when received.