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Read a received instant message
In the standby mode, when you are connected to the instant messaging service
and you receive a new message that is not a message associated with an active
conversation, New instant message is displayed. To read it, select Read.
If more than one message is received, the number of messages, followed by new
instant messages, is displayed. Select Read, scroll to a message, and select Open.
New messages received during an active conversation are held in Instant
messages > Conversations. If you receive a message from someone who is not in
IM contacts, the sender ID is displayed. If the sender is in the phone memory and
the phone recognizes it, the name of the person is displayed. To save a new
contact that is not in the phone memory, select Options > Save contact.
Join an instant messaging conversation
To join or start a conversation, select Write or start writing.
Tip: If you receive a new message during a conversation from a person
who is not taking part in the current conversation, is displayed, and
the phone sounds an alert tone.
Write your message. To send it, select Send, or press the call key. The message
stays on the display, and the reply message appears below your message.
Edit your availability status
1. Open the Instant messages menu, and connect to the instant messaging
service.