Sending a New Text or Multimedia Message:

1. Tap the "Messaging" app located on the home screen
2. Tap the "compose" icon located at the top-right corner of the display
3. Type-in the phone number of the recipient. If the recipient is already in your contacts list, you can tap the "contacts" button and select the desired recipient(s)
4. Tap the message field and type-in the desired message
5. Optionally, you can attach a file by pressing the icon depicted as a paperclip
6. Press the "Send" button when ready

Forwarding a Message:

1. Access the "Messaging" app
2. Select the desired message thread
3. Tap and hold the message that you wish to forward
4. Select "Forward" from the pop-up menu
5. Type in the name / phone number of the recipient
6. Optionally, you can add an attachment by pressing the "paperclip" icon. Also, you can tap the message field and add / edit the message as you see fit
7. Press the "Send" button when ready