User's Guide

Thuraya SatBridge Smart Terminal User Guide Advanced Features
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Calls Tab
The Calls screen displays a record of your incoming and outgoing calls. Initiate a call over the
Thuraya SatBridge Wi-Fi by tapping the contact in the Address Book. Completed calls display a
green icon, and missed calls display a red icon.
Place a call
1. Tap the contacts tab.
2. Search and tap the contact you want to call. A new screen displays with options to place
a call or send text.
You can also tap the Show contacts on this SatBridge to display only the contacts who are
also connected to your Thuraya SatBridge
NOTE: The SatBridge App currently does not support calling and texting to users not
connected to the SatBridge Wi-Fi network. You can use other apps to perform these
functions when connected to satellite data.
Messages Tab
The Messages screen displays a record of the text messages you send and receive through the
SatBridge App. The users / contacts on the Thuraya SatBridge will show as On this SatBridge.
Send a new message
To send a new text message, follow these steps:
1. Tap the New Message link at the top right of the SatBridge App screen.
2. Enter the name of the contact in the Search messages field. Names with the letters you
type begin to appear in a list. Alternatively, tap the Contacts tab and tap Show Local
Users.
3. Tap the name of the contact you want to message and enter the message you want to
send.
4. Tap the Send button when you have finished entering your message.
NOTE: The SatBridge App currently does not support calling and texting to users
not connected to the Thuraya SatBridge Wi-Fi network. You can use other apps to
perform these functions when connected to satellite data.