Instant Messaging (Im); Getting Started - Nokia 6800 User Manual

21 Instant messaging (IM)

You can now take text messaging to the next level by experiencing
IM 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.
IM is different from using SMS or email because you can have a two-way or group
conversation where all messages within the conversation are displayed in one screen
as an ongoing dialogue. 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 your friend, family, or colleague replies, the reply appears on the
screen above your original message so that you can track the conversation.
Note: If IM is not available from your wireless service provider, the IM
feature may not appear as a menu option. Contact your service provider for
more information.

• GETTING STARTED

Before you can start using IM, you must first:
• Subscribe to the text messaging service. Contact your service provider for details.
• Obtain a user name and password. See "User name and password" on page 95
for more information.
• Ensure that your default GPRS connection is set up. See "GPRS" on page 86.
Display and icons
With IM, you have the choice of selecting the IM service (network) you want to use.
Since each IM 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. If you have any questions about the differences in the various
network display texts and icons, contact your service provider.
User name and password
Before you can begin to use IM, you must obtain a user name and password. You can
do this by registering over the Internet (through your computer) with the IM service
provider you have selected to use. 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.
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