User Guide

Messages
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Sending and receiving messages
Using the Messages app and the built-in iMessage service, you can send text messages over Wi-Fi
or cellular data connections to other iOS 5 users. Messages can include photos, videos, and other
info, let you see when the other person is typing, and let others be notied when you’ve read
their messages. Because iMessages are displayed on all of your iOS 5 devices logged in to the
same account, you can start a conversation on one of your devices, then continue it on another
device. iMessages are also encrypted.
Note: Cellular data charges or additional fees may apply.
Send a text message: Tap , then tap and choose a contact, search your contacts by entering
a name, or enter a phone number or email address manually. Enter the message, then tap Send.
Note: An alert badge appears if a message can’t be sent. If the alert appears in the address
eld, make sure you enter the name, phone number, or email address of another iOS 5 user. In a
conversation, tap the alert to try sending the message again.
Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot indicates unread messages. Tap a
conversation to view or continue it. In an iMessage conversation, your outgoing messages are
highlighted in blue.
Tap the edit button
to edit or forward a
conversation.
Tap the edit button
to edit or forward a
conversation.
Tap the compose
button to start a
new conversation.
Tap the compose
button to start a
new conversation.
Tap the Attach
Media button to
include a photo
or video.
Tap the Attach
Media button to
include a photo
or video.
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