9. 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 register with the instant messaging service you
want to use and obtain a unique ID and password before you can use IM. See “Register with
an IM service,”p. 25 for more information.
Note: Depending on your IM service provider, you may not have access to all of the
features described in this guide and your menus may be different.
To check the availability and costs and to subscribe to the IM service, contact your wireless
service provider and the IM service provider from whom you receive your unique ID,
password, and settings.
While you are logged in and connected to the IM service, you can exit the IM application and
use the other functions of the phone, and the IM session and conversations remain active in
the background.
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