LG VS840 - Manual (Page 112)

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Communication
Exchanging Messages
You can send text messages (SMS) of up to 160 characters to another
mobile phone. If you type more than the allotted text amount (up to 7 pages
of 153 characters), the message is delivered as a series of messages (EMS).
If you keep typing after the limit, your message is delivered as Multimedia
messages (MMS).
Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text and a picture, location, a
recorded voice, an audio file, a video, or a picture slideshow.
The Messaging application automatically converts a message into a
multimedia message if you add a subject or attach a media file.
To send a text message
1. On the Messaging screen, tap New message .
2. Enter a mobile phone number in the To field.
As you enter the mobile phone number, matching contacts appear. You
can tap a suggested recipient or continue entering the phone number.
3. Tap the text field to start entering your message.
Tap here for the contact list.
The character counter displays the number of
characters entered and amount remaining.
Tap here to attach the files.