Blackberry Messenger - Blackberry Bold 9700 Manual

CHAPTER 19: Even More Messenging
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TIP: PIN Messages are free
As of publishing time, PIN Messages are still free, whereas other SMS text, BlackBerry
Messenger, and MMS (multimedia messages) may be charged as extra services by your phone
company.

BlackBerry Messenger

So far, we have covered email, SMS text, MMS, and BlackBerry PIN-to-PIN messaging.
If you still need other ways of communicating with friends, family, and colleagues you
can try BlackBerry Messenger or any one of the popular instant messaging programs
like AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), Yahoo, or GoogleTalk instant messengers. The
BlackBerry is really the ultimate communication tool.
TIP: Don't have the BlackBerry Messenger Icon (Figure 19-2)?
First, look in your Instant Messaging, Messaging, or Applications folders. If you don't see it,
then download and install the BlackBerry Messenger icon. Go to mobile.blackberry.com
from your BlackBerry web browser or go to your BlackBerry App World icon and follow the
directions.
Figure 19-2. BlackBerry Messenger icon
Many users have IM programs on their PC, but some have it on their mobile phones as
well. BlackBerry includes a messaging program just for fellow BlackBerry users called
BlackBerry Messenger. You will find the BlackBerry Messenger icon in your
Applications menu or your Instant Messaging folder.