Instant Messaging - Nokia 3220 User Manual

• Instant messaging

Take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instant messaging (IM)
in a wireless environment. Engage in instant messaging with friends and family,
regardless of the mobile system or platform they are using (like the Internet),
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. GPRS network service is required
to use instant messaging. You must also register with the IM service you want to
use. See "Register with an IM service" on page 26 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 use IM, you must register with an IM service to obtain an IM
user name and password. You can obtain an IM 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.
IM icons and menu items
Each IM service provider has its own unique interface, so the IM menu items, screen
display text, and icons on your phone may appear differently for each IM service. If
you have questions about the differences in the various IM service providers' screen
text and icons, contact your wireless service provider for more information.
IM menus
OFFLINE
When you select IM from your phone menu, a list of available IM services is
displayed. Select the desired IM service to access the IM offline menu options:
Login, Saved convers., and Settings. Depending on the IM service provider you
are using, these may not be the exact menu items displayed. See "IM icons and
menu items" on page 26.
ONLINE
After you log into IM, the following IM online menu options appear:
Conversations, IM contacts, Add contact, Create group, Saved convers., IM
availability, Settings, Blocked list, and Logout. Depending on the IM service
provider you are using, these may not be the exact menu items displayed. See
"IM icons and menu items" on page 26.
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