I n s t a n t m e s s a g i n g ( I M )
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Instant messaging (IM)
Instant messages are short messages exchanged in real time with
friends and family, regardless of whether they are using their
IM-capable phone or a PC, as long as they all use the same IM service.
With IM, you can see who is offline, busy, and who is online and
available to chat.
Before you can use IM, you must subscribe to the service. To check the
availability and costs and to subscribe to the service, contact your
wireless network operator, and the IM service provider from whom you
receive your unique ID, password, and settings.
Note:
Depending on both your IM service provider and your
wireless service provider, you may not have access to all of the
features described in this guide and your menus may be different.
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Register with an IM service
Before you can use IM, you must register with an IM service to obtain a
user name and password. You can obtain a user name and password by
registering over the Internet (using your computer) with the IM service
provider you have selected. During the registration process, you will
have the opportunity to create the user name and password of your
choice. For more information about signing up for IM services, contact
your wireless service provider or an IM service provider.
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Icons and menu items
Each IM service provider has its own unique interface, so the IM menu
items, menu display text, and icons on your phone may appear differently
for each IM service. If you have questions about the differences in the
various IM service providers’ menu text and icons, contact your wireless
service provider for more information.
