User's Manual

Instant messaging (IM)

16 Instant messaging (IM)

Take text messaging to the next level by

experiencing instant messaging in a wireless

environment. Engage in instant messaging (IM)

with friends and family, regardless of the mobile

system or platform (like the Internet) they are

using, as long as you all use the same IM service. Check with your wireless service

provider for availability.

Before you can start using IM on your phone, you must first subscribe to your

wireless service provider’s text messaging service and register with the IM service

you want to use. See “Register with an IM service” on page 94 for more

information.

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.

• REGISTER WITH AN IM SERVICE

Before you can begin to use IM, you must register with an IM service to obtain an

IM user name and password. See “User name and password” on page 95.

• IM SERVICE PROVIDER ICONS

Since each IM service has its own display text and icons associated with it, the

display text and icons on your phone will appear differently for each IM service

provider. If you have any questions about the differences in the various IM service

providers’ display text and icons, contact your wireless service provider for more

information. The following table shows IM icons and their descriptions:

Icon Description

Available

Away/Do not disturb