How do I Send/Receive a Text Message with my Aircard on my 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: Depending on the SIMM card you are using, 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.
**PRC does not provide wireless service and customers will have to provide their own mobile phone service account. The AirCard currently works with any service provider that supports the GSM network (e.g., T-Mobile). Customers will be responsible for their own phone charges and PRC cannot accept responsibility for problems of mobile phone service provision.
Important! New Aircard Policy
Our Aircard Performance Policy: Before selecting a wireless carrier and specifying or purchasing an Aircard, we recommend that you contact PRC Service first at 800-262-1990 to discuss compatible networks. Recently we have seen that many wireless networks are dropping their support for this option or are delivering less than reliable performance. To determine your best options, we recommend that you contact PRC Service to discuss the available coverage for your area. In addition, even though these network issues are out of our control, our policy is that if you obtain an Aircard and you are not happy with the performance in any way, you can return the Aircard to PRC and we will promptly refund your purchase.