User Guide

Messages
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Sending and receiving messages
Using the Messages app and the built-in iMessage service, you can send free text messages over
Wi-Fi to other iOS 5 users. Messages can include photos, videos, and other info. You can 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. Messages are also
encrypted.
Note: Cellular data charges or additional fees may apply for iPhone and iPad users you exchange
messages with over their cellular data network.
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 appear
in blue.
Tap the attach media
button to include a
photo or video.
Tap to enter text.
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