Motorola C261 GSM manual Sending and receiving instant messages

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•Offline Contacts are logged out of IM. You can press SEND IM to send a message, in case the person has logged in since you refreshed your list.

Note: To refresh your Contact List, press M > Refresh List while viewingthe list.

sending and receiving instant messages

When you log in to IM, you can exchange messages with other IM users.

1Press S to scroll to a name on the Contact List.

2Press SEND IM to start a conversation with the person, or press VIEW to open a conversation in progress.

3Press keypad keys to enter message text.

4Press SEND to send the message.

Your phone displays the conversation history, where you can see the text you sent and the person's replies as they arrive. In the conversation display, you can:

•Press BACK to return to the Contact List, where you can open more conversations.

•Press P to return to the home screen, without logging out of IM or closing the converstation.

Note: Your phone displays d New IM if you receive a message while on the home screen or in another application.

•Press M > Contact Info to view the screen name and online status of the person in this conversation.

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Contents C261 EnglishPage Hellomoto Check it out Motorola, Inc Software Copyright NoticeCheck it out Feature locator Optional featuresSettings menu Contents Page Operational Precautions To RF energyRF Energy Interference/Compatibility Product OperationFollow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Driving Precautions Hearing AidsOperational Warnings Do not place a mobile device in the air bag deployment areaSymbol Definition Important safety information followsChoking Hazards Glass PartsSeizures/Blackouts Repetitive Motion0168 Caring for the Environment by Recycling Symbols This means a feature requires an optional accessoryEssentials About this guideBattery Battery installationBattery charging Battery tipsTurn it on & off Make a call Answer a callYour phone number To turn off your phone, press and hold P for 2 secondsFor more message features, see Main attractionsMultimedia messages Send a multimedia messageReceive a multimedia message Press OK to submit your Password Using instant messagingLogging in to IM Sending and receiving instant messages Setting your online status Setting up IMSetting your busy message Select Log Out from the IM Online menuCamera Option View Free Space Check used and available memoryOption Basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagramDisplay Status indicators can display at the top of the home screen Transfer = secure applicationConnection = unsecure CSD callActive Line Indicator − Shows ? to indicate an = online = new message= voicemail message = voicemail & textMenus Menu featuresFrom the home screen, press M to enter the main menu Some features require you to select an option from a list Text entry Some features let you enter textChoosing a text entry method ITAP mode Tap mode For example, if you press 7 7 6 4 , your phone displaysVolume Numeric modeSymbol mode For example, if you press 8 one time, your phone displaysNavigation key Codes & passwordsHandsfree speaker Check battery meter Lock & unlock phoneCustomize Ring styleTime & date Change alerts in a ring styleTime, date, date format, and Nitz setup WallpaperDisplay appearance Screen saverAnswer options Personal greetings Find it Press M Settings In Call Setup Answer OptionsOptional handsfree operation Calls Recent callsRedial Return a callHold or mute a call Call waitingCaller ID Emergency callsInternational calls Touch dialVoicemail Inserting special characters into dialing sequencesWait Your phone waits until the call connects Pause Your phone waits until the call connectsDials the next digits Other features Advanced callingFeature Change phone LineFixed dial Quick dialPhonebook Feature Download Ringtones One handset to another oneFeature Search PhonebookEntry Entries beginning with the two lettersFeature Set a picture ID MessagesFor phonebook Set picture IDFeature Send a Info servicesTemplate Read newInstant messaging Chat PersonalizingMenu icons Home screen Show/hideKeys Call times & costs Feature Call times Recent calls Call Cost Call cost setup Set a credit limitSettings Headset Auto Answer Handsfree operationNetwork Personal organizerFeature Fun & games SecurityPhone lock Service and repairs Phone automatic power on/offCheck here first Changing the time on the clockUsing the send/end key on the headset No serviceNo backlight on the display No incoming call ring toneAttaching the battery door Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data