How to Test a Fax for Free

Send/Receive Test
1. Load the paper into the fax machine following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Dial '1-888-473-2963' on the fax machine and press 'Send' or 'Start,' depending on your fax machine.
3. Wait for the fax to finish transmitting. You will receive a return fax from HP within five to seven minutes of completion. If the fax is received, then your machine is setup properly. If you do not receive the fax, then there is a problem with its configuration.
Receive Test
4. Navigate to the Interpage Free Fax Demonstration website. A link has been provided in the References section of this article.
5. Enter your fax number with no additional characters in the field labeled 'Phone Number.'
6. Enter any character in the field labeled 'Alpha/Numeric Character:' which will be displayed on the cover page to differentiate fax attempts. Enter a different character each time you test your fax machine.
7. Enter a message into the field labeled 'Message.' Please note, this message will not be transmitted with the fax, although the field cannot be left blank.
8. Click 'Send Fax' to send your test fax. The fax will be sent within a few moments of submitting.

SMS Programs for a Windows Mobile 6.1

SMS-Chat
SMS-Chat is a Microsoft-developed Windows Mobile SMS application that organizes your text messages into threaded exchanges. With support for multiple recipient assignation, templates and hyperlink highlighting, the application groups messages by date and time into an easy to read layout, and is supported by Mobile 6.1.
MoblMsg2
MoblMsg2 allows you to send and receive text messages on your Mobile 6.1 smart phone. Simply designed, the application features one-click access to your inbox, outbox and composition interfaces. The application allows you to choose from a number of color schemes for your display, but is generally limited to the vertical display mode.
Mobile Receptionist
Mobile Receptionists augments the basic SMS application utilities with filtering configurations, enabling you to automate how your text messages are handled once you receive them, based on who sent them, the content of the messages, and the time of day you receive them. Additionally, the application supports GPS coordinate generation and the ability to automatically ignore or hang up on certain contact phone numbers.
Google Voice Easy SMS
Google Voice Easy SMS is a free Windows Mobile application that enables you to make and receive text messages by way of your Google Voice phone number. The application features the ability to synchronize with your phone's contact list, multiple recipient assignation, custom signatures for your text messages, and is supported by Windows Mobile 6.1.

How to Send a SMS Text from Yahoo! Mail

1. Log into your Yahoo! mail account.
2. Click the 'New' button to compose a new message.
3. Type the recipient's ten-digit phone number, followed by the SMS gateway. (For example, AT&T uses @txt.att.net, and Verizon uses @vtext.com.)
4. Type your message in the text field as you normally would. Some phones can receive texts of only 160 characters or less. Keep this in mind while typing your message.
5. Click the 'Send' button to send your message.

How to Unlock a Samsung SGH

1. Turn off your Samsung SGH phone and put the SIM card, from the new mobile phone carrier, inside your Samsung SGH phone.
2. Turn on your Samsung SGH mobile phone. Check if the battery is full enough so you can perform the unlocking process. If needed, recharge your phone's battery before unlocking it.
3. Flip open, if needed, making the screen of your Samsung SGH phone visible.
4. Type *#9998*3323# or #*7337# if you have a newer Samsung SGH model. Since the SGH line includes many different models, check one of the many websites that provide free unlock codes for Samsung SGH phones. This way, you will be sure that the code you are typing in is the right kind of code for your mobile phone model. (Check the Resources section to see some of the websites with the Samsung unlock codes mentioned in this step.)
5. Wait until the phone reboots, which usually takes anywhere from a few moments to one minute.
6. Type *0141 and then press the Call button.
7. Turn off you Samsung SGH phone and then put the new SIM card inside again.
8. Turn the phone on again, this time typing 00000000 once the phone is ready. When you see the message, 'Network lock deactivated,' that means that your Samsung SGH mobile phone is unlocked and ready to use.

How to Send and Receive SMS Data on a PC

1. Use a site that offers free SMS service. Some examples are Chikka,  TextEm, and 411SMS (see Resources). These services are free (as of September 2010) and will let you both send and receive messages from your computer.
2. Register for a free SMS service. You'll need to provide your mobile phone number, user name, password and email. You'll subsequently receive a confirmation email to verify the registration process.
3. Reply to the text message that you'll receive after registration. This usually includes your login details and some important information that you used for registration. To confirm subscription, reply with 'REGISTER' or 'CONFIRM' on the text message that you received.
4. Go to the site's homepage and login. Once you are in the dashboard, click on 'Send SMS' and wait for the text message editor to pop-up.
5. Compose a text message as you usually do. Once you are finished, enter and confirm the phone number of the recipient.
6. Click 'Send' to send the message. You will be notified of message replies and you can read them as long as you are logged into the SMS service.

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How to Send Free Text Messages Abroad

1. Check your contact's mobile phone carrier for free text messaging online. Find out what carrier your friends and family abroad use. Search those carriers' websites for free SMS services. Typically, you can use an online form to type a message and send it to any subscriber number for that carrier. Enter the contact's phone number, including area code, and your message. Keep your messages short as there is a character limit.
2. Use Yahoo! Messenger (messenger.yahoo.com) or another instant-messaging program with free SMS service. In Yahoo! Messenger, sign into your account. Right-click one of your contacts and select 'Contact Details.' Enter your recipient's mobile phone number with country and area code plus the number. Save the changes. Right-click again and select 'Send SMS Message.' You can now type in your message and send it off just like an instant message when chatting. The procedure is similar for other software with SMS support.
3. Use an online service, such as Chikka (chikka.com), that lets you send free SMS text messages to your contact's country. Follow the prompts for registration and software download (if you want it). You may be asked to give your eail address instead of your mobile phone number, depending on your location. Once registered, you can sign into the Chikka website and send and receive texts. If you are offline, your messages will be delivered either to your phone or inbox.