Mobile Indicators; Adjust Instant Messaging Settings - HTC Magic User Manual

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Mobile indicators

You can check what type of device your friend is using to chat in Google Talk. In the
friends list, check the image that appears to the right of your friend's name.
When you do not see an image, it indicates that your friend signed in last from a
computer.
You can also choose to show a mobile indicator. To show:
1. In the Friends list, press MENU and then touch More > Settings.
2. Select the Mobile indicator option, and then press BACK. The mobile
indicator icon will display along with your name in other people's Friends list
and will let your friends know what type of mobile device you are using.

Adjust instant messaging settings

To set notifications for new instant messages
You can set the phone to play a sound, vibrate, or display a notification icon in the
status bar each time you receive a new instant message.
1. In the Friends list, press MENU and then touch More > Settings.
2.
Do one or all of the following:
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Select the IM notifications check box to receive a notification (
status bar when a new instant message arrives.
Touch Select ringtone to select the ring tone to use when a new instant
message arrives. The ring tone briefly plays when selected. If you don't
want a ring tone to play when you receive a new instant message, select
Silent.
Indicates that the
friend is using an
Android phone.
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