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24 Messaging
Leave the IM application
When you exit the Instant messaging (IM) application, you remain signed in to IM services. Your sessions remain active for a period of time, according to your service subscription. When the IM application is running in the background, you can open other applications, and return to using IM without signing in again.
Close the IM window
Go to the IM main view, and select Exit.
Sign out from IM
Select Options > Sign Out.
All conversations are closed.
Nokia Mail
Access your mail account with your device to read, write, and send mail. This mail application is different from the SMS mail function.
This function is not available in all regions.
Before you can use mail, you must have an mail account from an mail service provider. For availability and the correct settings, contact your mail service provider. You may receive the mail configuration settings as a configuration message.
Mail setup wizard
The mail setup wizard opens automatically if no mail settings are defined in the device. To open the setup wizard, to add an additional mail account, select Menu > Messaging and
the existing mail account. Select Options > Add mailbox. You can also create a new mail account on Ovi for free. Follow the instructions.
Write and send a mail
You may write your mail before connecting to the mail service.
1Select Menu > Messaging and Create message > E- mail message.
2Enter the recipient’s mail address, the subject, and the mail message. To attach a file, select Options > Insert.
3If more than one mail account is defined, select the account from which you want to send the mail.
4Select Send.
Read a mail and reply
Important: Exercise caution when opening messages. Messages may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or PC.
Select Menu > Messaging.
Download mail headers
Select your mail account.
Download a mail and its attachments
Select a mail and Open or Retrieve.