Nokia 3595 User Guide 89 Copyright © 2004 NokiaInstant messaging (IM)16 Instant messaging (IM)Take text messaging to the next level by experiencinginstant messaging in a wireless environment. Engagein instant messaging (IM) with friends and family,as long as you all use the same IM service. Checkwith your wireless service provider for availability.Before you can start using IM on your phone, youmust first subscribe to your wireless serviceprovider’s text messaging service. While only SMScapability is required to use the service, GPRSimproves the speed of instant messaging. You must also register with the IMservice you want to use. See “Register with an IM service” on page 90 for moreinformation.Note: Due to variations in IM and wireless service providers, you may nothave access to all of the features described in this guide.• IM SERVICE PROVIDER ICONSSince each IM service has its own display text and icons associated with it, thedisplay text and icons on your phone may appear differently for each IM serviceprovider. If you have any questions about the differences in the various IM serviceproviders’ display text and icons, contact your wireless service provider for moreinformation. The following table shows examples of IM icons and their descriptions:Icon DescriptionAvailable for allAvailable for contacts/Do not disturbAppear offlineAvailable with an alert setOffline with an alert setBlocked contact
