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9. Instant messaging
You can take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instant messaging (IM,
network service) in a wireless environment. You can engage in 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.
Before you can use IM, you must first register with the instant messaging service you want
to use and obtain a unique ID and password. See “Register with an IM service,” p. 15 for
more information.
Note: Depending on your IM service provider, you may not have access to all of the
features described in this guide and your menus may be different.
To check the availability and costs and to subscribe to the IM service, contact your wireless
service provider and the IM service provider from whom you receive your unique ID,
password, and settings.
While you are logged in and connected to the IM service, you can exit the IM application and
use the other functions of the phone, and the IM session and conversations remain active in
the background.
■ 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.
■ Login
1. Select Menu > Instant messaging.
A list of available IM services is displayed.
2. Select the IM service you want to use and enter your unique ID and password.
If you have already logged in to an IM service before, the unique ID you used previously is
displayed automatically.
3. Select Sign On, Connect, or Sign In, depending on your IM service provider.
Depending on your IM service provider, these may not be the exact menu items displayed.