SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

Krista Kennedy & Jordan Perrine & Elbert Beekman

Sending a Text Message

1.0   Scope and Application

1.1   This procedure is used for sending information to another human being via cellular technology through a text message.

2.0   Summary of Method

2.1   Sending a text message will ensure that the person receiving the message will have a record of the information you wish for them to know.

3.0   Inter References

3.1   N/A

4.0   Apparatus and Materials

4.1   One activated cellular device(of any provider.. Sprint, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, etc)

4.2 Another activated cellular device carried by the person who wish to receive the information(again, of any provider)

4.3 Both devices must have some sort of text messaging provided on their cellular contract

5.0   Procedure

5.1   Turn on cell phone

5.2   From the home page click the button/part of screen that says "Menu"

5.3   From the menu, find the selection entitled "Messaging/Text Messages"

5.4   From the Text Message/Messaging menu, select create new text

5.5   In the slot labeled "To" type the number of the person's activated device who wish to send the information to

5.6   In the slot labeled "Add text" apply your cursor and begin using the keypad/number pad/or emotion icons/pictures to send the information you wish the other person to receive (ex. Hi)

5.7   Check to make sure the information typed is what you wish to send/ the number you wish to send the information to and click the button that says "Send"

5.8   Wait for the screen on your device to confirm your sent message

6.0   Quality Control

6.1   The end result should be a sent message with the information you provided to tell the person on the other line.