■ Instant messaging
You can take text messaging to the next level by experiencing instant
messaging (IM) (network service) 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, as long as you all use the
same IM service.
Before you can start using IM, you must first subscribe to your wireless
service provider’s text messaging service and register with the IM service
you want to use. You must also obtain a user name and password before
you can use IM. See Register with an IM service p. 38 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.
To set the required settings for the IM service, see Connection settings in
Access p. 38. The icons and texts on the display may vary, depending on
the IM service.
While you are connected to the IM service, you can use the other
functions of the phone, and the IM conversation remains active in the
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background. Depending on the network, the active IM conversation may
consume the phone battery faster, and you may need to connect the
phone to a charger.