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Message services
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Chat
Note
: This function can be used only if it is supported by your
network operator or service provider. Only phones that
offer compatible chat features can receive and display
chat messages.
Chat
is a way of sending short text messages that are
delivered over TCP/IP protocols to online users (network
service). Your contact list shows you when the contacts
on the list are online and available to participate in a
chat conversation.
When you have written and sent your message, it stays
on the display. The reply message appears below your
original message.
You can use the other functions of the Smartphone while
you have an active chat session in the background.
Depending on the network, the active chat session may
consume the Smartphone’s battery faster and you may
need to connect the Smartphone to a charger.
Press
to open the Menu and then select
Chat
.
Before starting Chat
To access a chat service you need to set up a chat
server and other settings for
Chat
. You may receive the
settings from the service provider that offers the
service; see "Receiving smart messages" on page 122.
You can also set up the settings manually; see "Settings
for chat" on page 152.