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Instant Messaging (IM)
Starting your Instant Messaging
1.
In Idle mode, press the
Menu
soft key to access Menu mode.
2.
Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the
IM and E-mail
icon. Press the
Select
soft key or the
key to enter the menu.
3.
Highlight
IM
and press the
Select
soft key or the
key.
4.
Highlight the messenger service to which you are subscribed using the
Up
or
Down
Navigation key and press the
Select
soft key or the
key.
5.
Highlight the
Sign on
,
Connect
, or
Sign in
option, depending on your
messenger service and press the
Select
soft key or the
key.
6.
Enter the required sign on information such as ID and password, then
press the
Down
Navigation key.
Note:
The information required for sign on varies depending on the Instant Messaging provider you use.
7.
Fill in all the appropriate fields and press the
Sign in
soft key or the
key.
8.
If you use Windows Live, agree to the terms and conditions of use for this
service and press the
I agree
soft key or the
key.
9.
Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and
manage your Instant Messaging account.
Using the Instant Messenger Options
After selecting an Instant Messaging service, the following options display:
•
Sign on/Connect/Sign in
: allows you to login to your Instant Messaging account.
•
Saved conversations
: displays permanent records of your Instant Messaging
conversations.
•
Offline conversations
: shows a listing of the last 10 IM conversations made while
you were offline.
•
Preferences
: Allows you to Sign in, empty Saved conversations, add or delete
Favorite IDs, turn Power on Sign in On or Off, turn Automatic sign-in On or Off, and
adjust the sound settings for New IM, Alert, System message, and Repitition.
•
Help
: provides helpful information about IM providers such as: Sign up, Sign on,
Buddies, Sending IMs, Receiving IMs, Privacy, and Away.