Advanced functionsNortel Mobile Communication Client 3100 for Windows Mobile User Guide 95Receiving an Instant MessageWhen you log on, receive instant messages regardless of what you arecurrently doing on MCC 3100. When you receive an instant message, youare alerted by an audible tone and a visual alert:• The audible tone is controlled by the device. To select a new tone,disable the tone, or use vibrate mode in place of the tone, refer toyour device documentation.• The visual alert is controlled by the MCC 3100 New IM Alertparameter. For more information on Instant Messaging, see“Managing instant messages” on page 93.Table 17 "Instant message alerts" on page 95 illustrates the type ofalert you receive, depending on the current state of the MCC 3100.Table 17: Instant message alertsConfiguration CurrentPaneAudibletone Visual AlertNew IM AlertdisabledIMSessionsYes, if youenable tonenotificationon thedevice.If someone sends youa message while youare typing them amessage, theirmessage is added tothe IM Sessions pane.If anyone else sendsyou a message,Received Newappears on the pane.Any otherpaneYes, if youenable tonenotificationon thedevice.If someone sends youa message while youare on a non-IM pane,you do not receive avisual alert. You mustgo to the IM Sessionspane to view themessage.
