Instant Messaging; Instant Messaging Splash Screen - Danger T-Mobile Sidekick Owner's Manual

What could be more fun than sending instant messages while you're on the go? Not much! Read all about how
to use the AOL Instant Messenger
• Instant Messaging Splash Screen on page
74
• Keyboard Shortcuts on page 75
• Add a Screen Name on page 75
• Sign On on page 76
• Sign Off on page 77
• Switch Screen Names on page 77

Instant Messaging Splash Screen

To open the Instant Messaging application, first press Jump, then scroll to highlight the AIM
hand "ring" of applications. You will see the AOL Instant Messenger
screen when you've highlighted the AIM
The splash screen lists all your active conversations along with the buddy screen name and the conversation
number. The screen also tells you how many of your buddies are online at the time and the screen name you're
currently using.
Note! You must press the wheel to open the AIM application before you can use the conversation shortcuts
( ) shown on the Jump screen.
If you are out-of-network and therefore unable to connect to AIM, you will see an X in the radio signal area of
the notifications bar:
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8. Instant Messaging

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service in this chapter:
• The Buddy List Screen on page 78
• Manage Groups on page 79
• Manage Buddies on page 80
• IM Conversations on page 82
• Set an Away Message on page 83
• Instant Messaging Settings on page 84
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application icon:
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"splash" screen on the right side of the
T-Mobile Sidekick Owner's Manual
Instant Messaging
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