How to Transfer an SMS From Windows Mobile

1. Download and install Microsoft's ActiveSync software utility (see Resources for the link). This program allows a computer to recognize and sync with a phone after being connected by a USB cable.
2. Download a mobile sync/transfer software utility compatible with phones running Windows Mobile. See Resources for links to such software, which come with a fee; GodswMobile SMS Transfer offers a 20-message free trial. Unzip the file to a location on the computer that can be easily accessed.
3. Connect the phone to the computer by using the USB cable.
4. Open the ActiveSync utility. In the window that displays the computer's disk contents, browse to the location of the unzipped transfer utility from Step 2.
5. Locate a file in the transfer utility with a name ending in 'Setup.CAB' and copy it to an easily accessible location on the phone. Use the phone to locate the .CAB file and click on it. Click 'Install' and wait for the installation process to finish.
6. Access the 'Start' menu from the Windows Mobile home screen. Select 'Programs.'
7. Click the icon or name of the transfer utility you installed. An interface will run on the phone's screen.
8. Click 'Backup SMS' or 'Transfer SMS,' depending on the utility you are using. A prompt will ask how you would like your messages saved (as an SMS transfer file or as a text file). Choose the location on the computer where they will be saved.
9. Click 'Save' or 'Transfer,' depending on the utility you are using. The transfer and backup process will begin.
10. Access the SMS log on the computer by opening the location where the messages were saved.

How to Get More Games on the SafeLink Phone

1. Open a Web browser. Visit the TracFone website.
2. Click the 'My Account' tab at the top of the website. Sign in with your serial number and phone number.
3. Select the 'Service and Support' section. Click 'Ringtones and More' from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the 'Games' option. Browse through the genre of games to download.
5. Click on the game you want. Enter your 10-digit phone number.
6. Wait for a text message from TracFone. Click the link in the message to download the game to your phone.

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.