Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys

  • 1.

    From the home screen, tap the Messaging icon

  • 2.

    Tap the + icon

  • 3.

    Enter the first few letters of the name of the contact you wish to send the message to and then tap their name in the displayed list

  • 4.

    To send a message to a number that isn’t in your contacts, tap the symbols key

  • 5.

    Enter the number and then tap the check mark

  • 6.

    Enter the text of your message and then tap the Send icon