Instant Messaging, or Chat, is a way of sending short, simple text messages to other online users of the service. Your phone's contact list shows you when your contacts are online and available to participate in an instant messaging conversation.

Please note that this function can be used only if it is supported by your network operator or service provider. Also note that only phones offering compatible instant messaging features can receive and display instant messages.

Before using instant messaging services, you may need to do the following:

• Find out from your operator or service provider if instant messaging services are available.
• Determine the necessary details about connections with your operator or service provider.
• Adjust settings for connections and the instant messaging service.
• View and edit your own information.
• Add instant messaging contacts.