User's Manual
User Guide for the SoundPoint IP 650 Desktop Phone
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To send a text message:
1. Do one of the following:
— Press .
Select Instant Messages.
— Press .
Select Features > Messages > Instant Messages.
2. If multiple lines are configured on your phone, first select from which 
line to send the message from the list using   and  .
3. Press the New soft key.
4. Enter the number.
Use the 1/A/a soft key to alternate between numeric and upper/lower case 
alphanumeric modes.
5. Press the Ok soft key.
6. Do one of the following:
— Press the Select soft key to choose from various pre-scripted short 
messages.
— Press the Edit soft key to compose a custom message. 
Use dial pad keys to cycle through the character set. Use keys 1, *, 0, 
and # to select special characters.
7. Press the Send soft key to send the message.
8. Press   to return to the idle screen.
Note
Screen options may vary with your application. Voice Mail may be accessible with a 
single key press. Contact your system administrator about this option.
Note
You can also enter the SIP URL or IP address. For more information on using a SIP 
URL or IP address, refer to the instructions for using the handset in Placing Calls on 
page 2-2.










