2Do one of the following:

•To see your conversations list: Tap .

•To see your buddies list: Tap .

•To see your favorites list: Tap .

TIP You can set a preference to show all your buddies, whether they are online or offline, or to hide offline buddies. Open the application menu and tap Show/ Hide Offline Buddies.

Switch between messaging accounts in a conversation

In a single conversation, you can switch between text messaging and an IM account. So if you are having an IM chat with someone and he or she goes offline, you can send the person a text message to wrap up the conversation. Text messaging is available only if your device is connected to a compatible HP webOS smartphone (see Connect your device to a webOS smartphone).

1In Messaging, start a new conversation or open one that’s listed in Conversations view.

2Tap the button in the upper-right corner of the screen. This button could be labeled Text, Mobile, or an IM account name. If available, the other ways to communicate with this contact appear in a list. Tap the account or phone number you want to use.

Search for conversations or buddies

1Open Messaging .

2Do one of the following:

•To search for conversations: Tap , tap Search, and begin entering the contact name, IM address, or phone number of the person the conversation was with.

•To search for buddies: Tap , tap Search, and begin entering the buddy name.

Add a favorite

1Open Messaging .

2Tap and tap Add Favorite.

3Tap a contact, or tap Search, begin entering a contact name, and tap the contact name.

4Tap a contact.

5(Optional) Tap the contact name to edit the contact details in Contacts.

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