M e s s a g i n g37Block and unblock messagesTo block messages, connect to the IM service, and select Conversations > IMcontacts; or join or start a conversation. Scroll to the contact from whom youwant to block incoming messages, and select Options > Block contact > OK.To unblock the messages, connect to the IM service, and select Blocked list.Scroll to the contact from whom you want to unblock the messages, andselect Unblock.GroupsYou can create your own private groups for an IM conversation, or use the publicgroups provided by the service provider. The private groups exist only during anIM conversation. The groups are saved on the service provider’s server. If theserver you are logged on to does not support group services, all group-relatedmenus are dimmed.Public groupsGroups—You can bookmark public groups that your service provider maymaintain. Connect to the IM service, and select Public groups. Scroll to a groupwith which you want to chat, and select Join. If you are not in the group, enteryour screen name as your nickname for the group. To delete a group from yourgroup list, select Options > Delete group.To search for a group, select Groups > Public groups > Search groups. You cansearch for a group by a member in the group, by group name, topic, or ID.Create a private groupConnect to the IM service, and select Groups > Create group. Enter the name forthe group and the screen name that you want to use. Mark the private groupmembers in the contacts list, and write an invitation.■ Info messagesSelect Menu > Messaging > Info messages. With the Info messages networkservice, you can receive messages on various topics from your service provider.To check availability, topics, and the relevant topic numbers, contact yourservice provider.
