Widgets and Gadgets
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Introduction
Bulletins Widgets and Gadgets provide you an immediate, cost effective and simple way to communicate to your staff, suppliers and customers directly to their text capable mobile devices.
They use a simple messaging API to send SMS messages and get lists of recently sent and received messages. For more information on Bulletins simple messaging API see the API documentation
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Bulletin has 4 Widgets/Gadgets which you can use
- Windows Vista sidebar gadget – Used with Vista Sidebar
- Yahoo! Widget – Used with the Yahoo Widget engine on either Mac OS X or Windows
- Dashboard Widget – Used with Dashboard on Mac OS X v10.4 upwards
- igoogle Gadget – used on your igoogle page, google desktop or integrated into any website
Note: to use the Yahoo! Widget you will need to download the Yahoo! Widget Engine.
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Downloading a Widget/Gadget
To download a Widget/Gadget follow one of the links below to the Widget/Gadget that suits you best
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Signing up
You will need to have your mobile handy to signup
Your number will need to be entered in international format
Signing up for one of Bulletins widgets or Gadgets is easy, simply download and install the Widget/Gadget that suits you best then press the "Signup" Button on the bottom of the Widget/Gadget.
A new browser window will then load with the signup form, Follow through this process and a SMS will be sent with your username and password.
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Logging in
To log in enter your username and password and press the 'Done' button.
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For security reasons your password will not be stored on your computer |
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Sending a Message
To send a message enter a recipient mobile number (in International Format) in the 'Destination Number' Field and the message in the 'Message Text' field and press the send button 
To reply to a message double click on the message in the recent messages list (This will populate the 'Destination Number' field with the recipients mobile number) and enter the message in the 'Message Text' field and press the send button
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Through the Widget/Gadget you may only send a message to one recipient at a time, if you wish to send to more look at upgrading to Bulletin Messenger. |
NOTE: If you are a current Bulletin Messenger User you may send to Contacts in your address book.
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Message List
Viewing sent and received messages
Sent and received messages are shown in the 'Recent messages' field and can be toggled between by pressing the send/receive tabs. This will show a brief summary of each message, to view the full message details single click on the desired message.
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Status Codes
Each message in your sent message list will be either in green (for received messages) or red (for messages that were not received). To view the status of a message single click on the desired message.
Depending on the Network the messages are sent to, some of the following Status messages may or may not appear.
| RECEIVED |
The message has been received by the mobile |
| UNREACHABLE |
The message could not be delivered to the mobile. |
| SENT |
The message has been sent to the network for delivery |
| NOT RECEIVED |
The message could not be delivered to the mobile. This may not be a permanant error so try again if you are sure of the number. Check the number is correct and in International Format. |
| EXPIRED |
The message could not be delivered within five days, and has been expired |
| REJECTED |
The message has not been sent |
| NO FUNDS |
The message has not been sent. You must increase your available funds by depositing money or requesting a line of credit |
NOTE: The service provider reserves the right to charge for all messages sent via the system regardless of the delivery status.
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Refreshing sent and received message lists
Message lists are automatically refreshed every ten minutes (from when you log in). You can also refresh this list manually by pressing on the refresh button 
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Checking your balance
To view your balance press the Information and Preferences button 
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If you do not have a billing account or if you have an invoiced relationship with Bulletin Wireless you will not be able to view your balance |
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Topping up your account
Once your account balance has reached zero you will not be able to send messages any more so you will have to top up your account.
To do this press the Information and Preferences button then the make a Payment button 
This will open a new browser window; you will need to enter your username and password which will load up the 'My Account page'. Press the 'Make a Payment' button and fill out the form provided (payments may be made through PayPal or by credit card).
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Help
This section of the navigation menu should be the first stop if you have any questions. It provides links to the relevant User Guide and FAQ's as well as links to contact Bulletin Wireless for any questions not answered in the documentation.
User Guide
Each service has an online userguide that should assist you in getting familiar with the service.
FAQ
Common questions and answers are available here. You may not be the first person to ask so check here and if we haven't answered your question then contact us.
Terms of Use
Bulletin Online has a licence agreement that all users of the services must abide by. By using Bulletin services you agree to these terms and conditions.
Contact Support
If you have any questions not answered in the User Guide and FAQ then use this online form to get in touch. You can also get in touch if you need assistance, want to make a suggestion for improvement or want to report a bug.
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