Nokia 6282 Nokia 6282 User Guide in English - Page 29

Instant messaging (IM) 6. Instant messaging (IM) Instant messages are short messages exchanged in real time with friends and family, regardless of whether they are using their IM-capable phone or a PC, as long as they all use the same IM service. With IM, you can see who is offline, busy, and who is online and available to chat. Before you can use IM, you must subscribe to the service. To check the availability and costs and to subscribe to the service, contact your wireless network operator, and the IM service provider from whom you receive your unique ID, password, and settings. 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 and your menus may be different. ■ Register with an IM service Before you can use IM, you must register with an IM service to obtain a user name and password. You can obtain a 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 or an IM service provider. ■ Icons and menu items Each IM service provider has its own unique interface, so the IM menu items, menu 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' menu text and icons, contact your wireless service provider for more information. 28