Can I send alerts when I'm on the go or not using the Vine client?
You can send alerts to let your people know when something important is happening or when you need assistance. Alerts are a good way to get time-sensitive information out when it matters.
You can send alerts to groups you have created, to your emergency contacts group, or to the people you choose. Alerts sent by text (SMS) and e-mail can be sent to any of your groups.
Send alerts from a mobile device
You can send alerts via text (SMS) message from a mobile device if you have added the device and activated it in Microsoft Vine on the Vitals drawer.
To send a text (SMS) alert:
· On your mobile device, send a short text message to the short group code (i.e., 84630) for the group you want to reach.
For more information about sending text alerts, see the help topic, "Enable mobile devices for use with Microsoft Vine."
TipIf you’ve forgotten the code for the group you want to alert, you can find it by clicking People on the dashboard, clicking the Groups tab, clicking the group name, and viewing the group card. Be sure to save your group codes to your contacts for easy use later. Or, print an emergency card by following the procedure in the help topic, "Take your contact information with you."
Send alerts from an e-mail account
You can send alerts via e-mail from an e-mail application, if the address you use for that application is added to and verified in Microsoft Vine. Send alerts via e-mail when you’re at a computer that does not have the Microsoft Vine application.
To send an alert via e-mail:
1. Start your e-mail application and create a new message.
2. In the To field, enter the e-mail address for the group you want to reach. Group e-mail addresses use the format <Group number><User PIN>@vine.net.
3. Enter a title for the message, enter a short message, and then send the message.
Warning
To protect the identity of your group PIN, send alerts via e-mail only to Microsoft Vine e-mail addresses.
TipIf you’ve forgotten the e-mail address for the group you want to alert, you can find it by clicking People on the Microsoft Vine dashboard, clicking the Groups tab, clicking the group name, and viewing the group card. Be sure to save your group e-mail addresses to your contacts for easy use later.
