How to Send an eCard to a Mobile

1. Try using free mobile eCard services from websites such as IMinvited, Vodafonegreetings and M-Cards that allow you to send free mobile eCards to anyone's mobile device, including countries outside of the U.S. However, some mobile eCard services may ask you to create an account with them before you can send a mobile eCard from their website.
2. Click the 'Register' button near the top of the web page if needed, and only if you trust the website. Fill in the required information on the registration page to set up an account with the mobile eCard service; usually you will have to at least create a user name and password. Then check your email for a notification from the mobile eCard service confirming your registration.
3. Click on the hyperlink to choose a category of card that you want to preview on the web page. You will be directed to another web page with several eCard backgrounds displayed on it.
4. Preview the list of eCards on the web page, and select one that you want to send to someone. Many mobile eCard services will let you add a personalized message to your eCard greeting.
5. Send the mobile eCard greeting to your recipient by following the website's instructions. Depending on how the website is set up, you may be prompted to compose a SMS message and copy the URL address that is shown on the web page, or you may be instructed to enter some information about the sender and recipient in a brief form.
6. Enter all of the required information into the form. Type your name in the 'Sender' field box. If you want to add a personalized message, type your information in the 'Message' field box. Select the country where the recipient is located if this option is available. Next, type the recipient's mobile phone number in the 'Receiver's Mobile Number' or 'Recipients' field box.
7. Check the appropriate box to send the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) in an email message or a SMS notification, if necessary. Keep in mind that these options may not be available on all mobile eCard websites.
8. Press the 'Send' or 'Submit' button when you're done. Within a few minutes, your recipient can retrieve the eCard greeting from their mobile inbox.

How to Trace a U.K. Phone Number

1. Write down the U.K. phone number that you want to trace. Make sure you provide the 3-digit area code; otherwise, the search will be invalid. You may need to enter the country code, which is +44 for the U.K. on some search databases.
2. Perform a free reverse phone number lookup by clicking the Free Reverse Phone Book Lookups link in Resources. This service that lets you search information using phone numbers in the U.K. If the phone number cannot traced from these directories, go to Step 3.
3. Go to the UK Phone Number Database Hub (link in Resources). This is a paid telephone directory that allows you to trace people through reverse phone number lookup. When you open the page, you will see an empty field that says 'Phone number.' Enter the number along with the area code. Use spaces for separating the area code from the phone number. Click 'Submit.' If the database contains this number, it will show you 'Available.' Now check the box next to 'I agree to the Terms and Conditions', and click the button 'Access Phone Number Database.' You will then be asked for a small fee for your membership, after which the results are shown.
4. Use the U.K. Telephone Code Locator (link in Resources). On this website, you can enter a telephone number, ae of a location or exchange names. The search results will show you the area of the phone number, its map location, British Telecom charge information, and exchange names nearby. Using the code and map location, you can further investigate the person.
5. Use the contact information obtained by the UK Telephone Code Locator in the British Telecom Phone Book (see Resources). Enter the post code along with the location, and you will see a number of results that should include information you're trying to trace as well.

How to Send an SMS With AOL

1. Open the AIM or AOL software on your computer, and log into your account.
2. Click 'IM' on your Buddy List to open a new instant message.
3. Enter the phone number of the cell phone that you would like to send text messages to in the field labeled 'Email Address.' Before the phone number, add '+1'. For example, if the phone number that you would like to send an SMS message to is '407-555-1234,' enter '+14075551234'.
4. Enter the message that you would like to send via SMS message, and click 'Send' to send the message.

How to Send International SMS From India

1. Select the text message feature on your phone.
2. Type in the message you would like to send. Make sure the message is less than 160 characters or you will receive a fee for two messages.
3. Select the phone number option.
4. Type in the country code (in the United States and Canada it is '1').
5. Type in the city code (if you are sending SMS to countries such as Japan).
6. Enter the rest of the number. Select 'Send' to send your text message.

How to Receive Free SMS Service

1. Pick an SMS service that allows you to send and receive SMS for free (see Resources). There are dozens of these sites available. A few that you can consider are SendSMSNow, 411SMS and Txt2Fun. While these sites will require you to register, you won't have to download any software.
2. Register with SendSMSNow. Create a user name; provide your first and last name, email address, password, gender, country and date of birth, then agree to the terms and conditions and enter the security code. Submit your details and wait for your confirmation email. When you receive this email, click on the included link. Log in to your account and send your text message. Your reply will be sent to your SendSMSNow account.
3. Sign up for 411SMS. Register by entering your email address and password. Once you've submitted this information, you'll be sent login details. Log in to the account and send your text message---your reply will be received in this account.
4. Register with Txt2Fun. This site requires that you provide a user name, password, email address, first and last name, country and mobile phone. Once you've agreed to the terms and conditions, you'll be able to send and receive text messages from this account for free. You may also send bulk SMS for a small per-message fee of $0.03 as of September 2010.

How to Send Restricted Text Messages

Text For Free
1. Open your web browser and visit the TextForFree site.
2. Enter the recipient's phone number into the orange box labeled 'Step 1.' Include the area code and do not add dashes. For example, if the number is 555-123-7890, enter '5551237890.'
3. Enter the subject of the text message into the green box labeled 'Step 2.' This will appear in the subject line of the recipient's text message inbox.
4. Enter the message that you want to send into the blue box labeled 'Step 3.' This is the message itself.
5. Click the cell phone provider of the recipient in the red box labeled 'Step 4.' If you are unsure click 'Don't Know? - Look it up' and locate the cell phone provider of the recipient.
6. Click 'Send Free Text Message!'
Txt 2 Day
7. Open your web browser and visit the Txt2day site.
8. Enter the recipient's phone number into the 'Phone Number' field. Include the area code and do not add dashes. For example, if the number is 555-123-7890, enter '5551237890.'
9. Click the 'Select Provider of Receiver' drop-down box and select the recipient's cell phone provider from the list. Click 'Look it up' if you are unsure of the recipient's cell phone provider.
10. Enter the message that you want to send into 'Enter Text Message' box. This is the message itself.
11. Click the 'I agree to the Terms of Service' check-box and input the answer for the simple mathematical equation listed at the bottom of the blue panel. The equation verifies that you are human.
12. Click 'Send It!' to send your text message.
VZW
13. Open your web browser and visit the VZW site.
14. Enter the recipient's phone number into the 'Send To' box. Include the area code and do not add dashes. For example, if the number is 555-123-7890, enter '5551237890.'
15. Enter the message that you want to send into the 'Your Message' box. This is the message itself.
16. Select either 'Urgent' or 'Normal' priority. This will display on the message.
17. Click 'Send' and enter the Captcha code as you see it on the screen. Click 'Verify' to send the message.

How to Add Bluetooth to a New Ford Explorer

1. Enter your Explorer with your Bluetooth-capable cell phone. Turn on the engine and push the phone button on your steering wheel, which is marked with a small image of a phone.
2. Scroll through the choices that pushing the phone button provide until you reach the selection titled 'Pair Phone.' Click 'OK' and continue.
3. Locate the Bluetooth choice on your cell phone and turn on the Bluetooth device. Wait while your phone searches for other Bluetooth devices in the area. When your phone locates your Explorer's Bluetooth connection, it will ask if you want to connect your phone to the car. Choose yes.
4. Enter the numeric code that appears on your radio screen into your cell phone. Wait while your car and phone connect with each another. Once your phone is paired with your car, your contact list is downloaded into your car so that your caller ID function shows the names and numbers of your callers on your screen.
5. Choose whether or not to make this phone your primary phone in your car. Your Explorer can handle memory for up to seven phones, but it can only connect to one at a time. So say, for example, you and your wife are both in the car with your paired phones at the same time your Explorer needs to know which phone to connect to. The primary phone is the phone that is always connected to the car if it is inside the car.
6. Make a call to test your Explorer's Bluetooth.