How to Send and Receive SMS by the Internet

1. Send and receive SMS messages over the Internet via an email client. People generally compose, send and receive email messages using a browser-based (Yahoo! Mail) or application-based (Microsoft Outlook) email client. An email address is made up of a user name and domain, such as 'YourName@EmailProvider.net.' To email a text message to a cell phone, users format the recipient's address in the same format, with the exception of the name: 'Recipient'sCellNumber@CellProvider.net.' This cell phone 'email' address is compatible with the 'TO' field in most email clients. After users compose the email and click the 'Send' button, the email service provider will forward the message to the cell phone, in the form of a text message. In turn, cell providers can usually return (Reply) the recipients message back to the email sender.
2. Leverage instant messenger technology to send and receive SMS messages. Instant messaging applications are usually included with the native operating system and are also available to download and install for free. Usually, both parties need to have the same or 'compatible' instant messenger program installed to send and receive messages. However, many major developers, such as Yahoo! and Windows Live, include SMS messaging functions in the list of menu options. After users input the recipient's cell phone number, they can then type a short message that will then be forwarded as a text message. The recipient can reply back to the same message and it will show up in the IM window.
3. Adapt existing Internet-capable applications to send and receive SMS messages. One purpose of Internet browsers, such as Firefox and Chrome, is to retrieve Web pages from websites. Internet connection managers support basic access to the Internet. However, for example, Verizon Wireless hosts a Web page that allows users to send text messages via the browser. AT&T Wireless's 'Communication Manager 9.0' application allows subscribers to send and receive text messages over the Internet.

How to Trace Any Cell Phone for Free

1. Use a reverse phone search website. Examples include Reverse Phone Detective, Free Phone Tracer and Reverse Phone Directory (see Resources).
2. Enter the person's phone number in the format needed by the site. Some websites require you to add dashes, while others want you to leave out spaces.
3. Click the 'Search' button. Wait for the page results to load. Read the results of the location and carrier of that number.
4. Click 'View Full Report' or a similar button to find out the person's name or address. Pay with a credit card or debit card. As of 2010, Phone Detective costs $14.95, Free Phone Tracer costs $9.99 and Reverse Phone Directory costs $4.99.

How to Find My SMS Number

1. Turn on your cellular device and navigate to the 'Settings' menu.
2. Locate the area of your phone's settings that allows you to see information about your phone. The location of your phone settings is different for every device. Check for a menu called 'My Phone' or similar.
3. Write down your phone number when you locate it. This number is the number people can use to send you phone calls and send you SMS messages.
4. Contact your cellular service provider. If you cannot find your phone's number by checking through the settings, call your phone company and ask them for your phone number. Give this number to anyone trying to reach you via SMS messages.

How to Pair a Jawbone Hands

Pair Your Headset
1. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth discovery mode. You may find the Bluetooth options within 'Settings,' 'Tools' or 'Options' of your phone, and then you must select 'adding a new device' or a similar option.
2. Press and hold the 'Talk' button on your Jawbone for two seconds.
3. Select 'Jawbone' from the list of in-range Bluetooth devices that appears on your phone.
4. Enter the passkey for your phone, '0000,' to finish the pairing process.

How to Send Receive an SMS From a Computer

Send and Receive SMS via Joopz or Send SMS Now
1. Go to Joopz.com or SendSMSNow.com. Both websites offer free SMS services. Sign up and/or register. Choose a user name and password, and provide your cell phone number and other required details.
2. Type a message in the message box after you log in to your new account.
3. Type the recipient’s cell phone number in the respective field.
4. Specify whether you want to send the message right away or sometime later (you will have to provide time and date).
5. Click “Send the Message.” The person you texted will receive the message on his or her cell phone. You will receive replies in your Joopz or Send SMS Now inbox.
Send and Receive SMS via ICQ
6. Log on to your ICQ account. If you don’t have ICQ, download and install it from the link in Resources below. When signing up, you will be required to make an ICQ user name and password. After making the account, log in.
7. Add a friend in the “Non ICQ Contacts” group in the “Contact List.” You will have to provide the person’s cell phone number.
8. Double-click the friend’s name. A message window will now pop open.
9. Write your message, and click “Send.” You will receive the recipient’s reply in the IM chat window.
Sending SMS With Your Email Account
10. Sign into your email account. Most major cell phone carriers allow text messaging from computers to cell phones, and each has its own text address.
11. In the 'To' field, type the recipient's 10-digit cell phone number followed by his or her cell phone carrier's code. So, for example, if your recipient uses AT&T, and his number is 555-777-9999, you would type 5557779999@text.att.net. See Resources for a list of most major cell carriers' codes.
12. If the recipient replies, you will receive that reply in your email account's inbox.

How to Make Free Calls on an Unlocked Nextel Phone

1. Connect your Nextel phone to the Internet.
2. Register with a VoIP service, such as Skype, Google Voice or Nimbuzz. Any of these services will allow you to make free calls to any other phone that has the same software installed, or low-priced calls to all other phones. As of December 2010, it is free to register for all of these programs.
3. Download the program to your Nextel phone and install it by double-clicking on the file. Google Voice doesn't require a download. You just need to log into the account. Click 'Next' and agree to the terms and conditions by pressing 'OK.' Wait for the program to install.
4. Go to 'Menu' and 'Applications' and open up the VoIP software. Click on the phone icon and type in the phone number that you wish to call. Click the 'Call' button and wait for the person to answer.

How to Sync a Cell Phone With a Car Radio

1. Scroll through the menu on your cellphone and locate 'settings'. Select 'bluetooth' from the settings menu. Turn on the bluetooth function on your phone. You should see the bluetooth symbol displayed on your main screen, which is blue with two white sideways triangles and a sideways 'V'.
2. Depress the phone button on your car radio console to activate the phone feature. The car will notify you that no phone is connected and then ask if the radio can attempt to locate a phone. Press 'yes' or 'send' to locate your cell phone. The car radio will locate your phone and then offer a PIN number.
3. Select the 'devices' option under your bluetooth menu on your phone. Highlight the 'sync' device and select 'OK'. Input the pin number provided as a security measure. Your phone is now synced with your car and available for hands-free calling.
4. Choose 'yes' when the radio asks if you want to set this as your primary phone, unless you have already paired other phones that you intend to continue to use. The radio will prompt you to download your phone book. Select yes to allow for making phone calls using the names on your phone book rather than supplying the actual phone number.
5. Push the phone button on your radio console to initiate a phone call. When prompted by the radio, speak 'call' followed by a name exactly as it appears on your cell's phone book. Or to dial a number say 'dial' followed by the number you want to call including the area code. Make sure to speak slowly and over-enunciate to improve your accuracy with voice commands.