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3200.ENv1_9310067.book Page 102 Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:42 AM
18 Instant messaging
You can now take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instant messaging in a wireless environment. You can engage in instant messaging with friends and family, regardless of the mobile system or platform (like the Internet) they are using. It is different from using SMS or e-mail addresses to send messages because you can have a true, two-way conversation. The contact list feature shows you when your friends, family members, and colleagues are online and available to exchange instant messages. Simply select the name, write the message, and send it. Your message stays on the screen and when the recipient replies, the reply appears on the screen, above your original message, so you can track the conversation.
Before you can start using instant messaging, you must first subscribe to the text messaging service. Contact your service provider for details about pricing for sending and receiving messages. You must also obtain a user name and password before you can use instant messaging. See “Obtain user name and password” on page 103 for more information.
Note: If instant messaging is not available from your wireless service provider, the IM screen may not appear. Contact your service provider for more information.
• NETWORK SELECTION
With IM, you have the choice of selecting the instant messaging service (network) you want to use. Since each instant messaging service has its own display text and icons associated with it, the display text and icons on your phone may appear differently than what is displayed in this user guide update. If you have any questions about the differences in the various networks’ display text and icons, contact your service provider for more information.
The following table shows the instant messaging icons and their descriptions. The icons and display text may appear differently, depending on which instant messaging service you use.
Available
Do not disturb/discreet
Appear offline
Available with an alert set
Offline with an alert set
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