Acer Liquid Zest 4G User Manual - Page 29

Text and multimedia messages - 29 3. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message. Note Text messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability. Tap the menu button to see what options are available when creating a new message. The options change depending on the status of the message. Option Add subject Discard Settings Description Add a subject to the message. Discard the message. Additional settings for messages. 4. Tap the Send icon to send the message. Replying to a message When a new text message arrives a message icon appears in the Notification area and the message icon at the bottom of the phone displays the number of unread text messages. Tap Messaging from the Apps list to view the message list or open the Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap the summary to open the message list. To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from the message list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type message. Tap the Menu button to see more options. Option Description Add subject Add a subject to the message. Send Send a reply to the message. Delete thread Delete the message. Add to Contacts Add the sender to your contacts list. Chat settings Additional settings for messages.