If you’re new to using a flip phone or just need a refresher on how to text message on your Alcatel go flip cell phone, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of sending and receiving text messages on your device, step-by-step.
Before we get started, it’s important to note that you’ll need one of Consumer Cellular’s text and data plans to send messages to your friends and family. Once you have a plan, follow these simple instructions:
1. Creating a Text Message: Flip your phone open and press the OK button to open your menu. Use the down navigation button to highlight “messages” and press OK to select it. You will see “new message” in the lower left corner, so press the left soft key to choose that option.
2. Adding a Recipient: You’ll now be prompted to add a recipient for your message. Type the number of a contact and any matches in your contact list will appear. If multiple contacts appear, use the up and down navigation buttons to highlight the name you want and press OK to select them as the recipient. You can then add additional names if you want to send the text to more people. If you want to message someone who isn’t already a contact, enter their number as the recipient.
3. Writing Your Message: Press the down navigation button to move into the message area and begin typing your text. Each button on your numeric keypad has a few letters associated with it. When you press any button, the screen will show you your letter options, and each time you press the button, the selector will move through the options. Press zero for a space, and if you make a mistake, press the back button to move backwards and delete a letter.
4. Adding a Picture: To add a picture, press the right soft key and select “add attachment.” Press your down button to highlight “gallery” if you want to choose a picture you’ve already taken or “camera” if you want to take a new picture. Then press OK. Scroll through using your down navigation button to pick an image and press OK. You’ll see a larger version of the picture. If it’s the one you want, press the right soft key to select “done” and add it to your message.
5. Sending Your Message: Once you’re all set, press the left soft key to send your message. Your phone will save any messages you send and receive, so if you need to check a past message, go to the main page for messages.
Some other quick tips on texting: Your phone will automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word you start typing at the start of the sentence or after a period, but to capitalize another letter like in a name, press the pound key first, then the letter. You can type a period, question mark, and a lot of other important symbols by pressing the star key and then using the guide page that appears to find the right symbol, or instead, you can type symbols by pressing the number one key and cycling through the options.
In addition to the above, your phone also has a shortcut to your message feature. Just press the button to the left of the OK button to get there fast. If you hear a notification sound, simply flip your phone open to check it out. The icon you see on the outside screen of your phone will alert you to a new text message.
And there you have it! With these simple steps and tips, you’ll be able to text on your Alcatel flip phone like a pro.