348. IM & E-mail■ Instant messagingYou 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 friendsand family, regardless of the mobile system or platform (like the internet) they areusing, as long as you all use the same IM service.Before you can start using IM, you must first register with the instant messagingservice you want to use and obtain a unique ID and password before you can use IM.See "Register with an IM service," p. 34 for more information.Note: Depending on your IM service provider, you may not have access to allof 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 yourwireless service provider and the IM service provider from whom you receive yourunique ID, password, and settings.While you are logged in and connected to the IM service, you can exit the IMapplication and use the other functions of the phone, and the IM session andconversations remain active in the background.Register with an IM serviceYou can do this by registering over the internet with the IM service provider you haveselected to use. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to createthe unique ID and password of your choice. For more information about signing up forIM services, contact your wireless service provider or an IM service provider.LoginSelect Menu > IM & E-mail > Instant messages and the IM service. Enter your uniqueID and password, and select Sign on, Connect, or Sign In, depending on your IM serviceprovider. The menus may vary depending on your IM service provider.
