Basic steps for instant messaging
• To access the instant messages menu (offline), see Access the instant
messaging menu on page 39.
• To connect to the instant messaging service (online), see Connect to
and disconnect from the instant messaging service on page 40.
• To start a instant messaging conversation with a contact, see
IM
contacts
in Start an instant messaging conversation on page 40.
To create your own instant messages contact lists, see Contacts for
instant messaging on page 43.
• To join a public instant messaging conversation, see
Groups
in Start
an instant messaging conversation on page 40.
To join a group instant messaging conversation by acception an
invitation message, see Accept or reject an instant messaging
invitation on page 41.
To create your own instant messaging groups, or to join or delete a
public group, see Groups on page 43.
• To edit your own information, see Edit your availability status on
page 42.
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• To search users and groups, see
Search
in Start an instant messaging
conversation on page 40.
• To read a message for a new instant messaging conversation, see
Read a received instant message on page 42.
• To write and send messages during an active instant messaging
conversation, see Participate in an instant messaging conversation
on page 42.
• To view, rename, or delete saved conversations, select
Saved
conversations
when you have accessed the
Instant messages
menu.
• To block or unblock contacts, see Block and unblock messages on
page 43.
• To disconnect from the instant messaging service, see Connect to
and disconnect from the instant messaging service on page 40.