How do I Send / Receive Text Messages with Bluetooth on ECO?
All of the Phone Tools are insertable tools: (Dial Pad, Dial Number, Send, Send Text Message, Text Messages). Use one of the storing menus in the Toolbox to store these tools under icon sequences or assign them to keys on your overlay.
Sending a Text Message
Use the Phone Dial Pad or the text messaging tools (Phone Send Text Messages and Phone Text Messages) to send and receive text messages.
To Send a Text Message
1. Select the Send Text Message key on the Dial Pad.
2. You see the spelling overlay. If you have not yet entered a phone number, type in the number you want and select OK.
3. Type in the message you want to send. NOTE: You can also use Minspeak by selecting the GoTo Minspeak key. NOTE: If there is no Go To Minspeak key on your Dial Pad, select OK to go to your overlay.
4. Select OK when you are finished.
5. A yellow message box tells you when your text message has been sent.
Reading a Text Message
When you receive a text message an icon of a small white envelope appears in the Status Display Area.
To Read a Text Message
1. Select the Text Messages key on the Dial Pad.
2. You see a screen that contains all new and saved text messages. The buttons display the first few words of the messages.
3. Select the message you want to read.
4. The whole message is displayed.
5. You can Reply to the message or Delete the message. Selecting Cancel will save the message.
Important Note: If the Bluetooth phone you are using contains a SIMM card, text message memory space may be limited. If text messages are being deleted, please check with your wireless service provider to see what the memory capability is for your plan.
Phone Limitations: Even with advanced technology, there are a very limited number of phones available that are capable of sending text messages using a Bluetooth signal. Compatible phones available by Sony Ericsson: W580, W350, W760a, W518a, Equinox TM717, and Motorola Moto z9n. These phones were tested using A T & T and/or T-Mobile wireless support which is GSM network.
Due to rapidly changing technology and phone models, the phones listed may have been discontinued since this article was posted. Before purchasing a new phone, take your device with you to your service provider for a list of available phones and try them out to insure compatibility.
Listing of specific phones and service providers is intended to help PRC customers find a compatible phone. PRC cannot provide support or instruction on cell phones or their use with AAC devices. PRC is not responsible for incompatible phones or signed phone contracts.