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Get command settings information

Get help with any command

This section describes how you can get help with the AIM® service from your phone.

Get command settings information

Use the AIM-Settings command to get a list of your AIM commands, the screen names in your Buddy List® feature, and the Instant Messaging (IM) numbers for both. This command is helpful to use to ensure that your phone book entries are set up correctly, and that your phone book is in synch with the Mobile Device group in your Buddy List feature.

1. Open a new text message. Leave the message blank, or type a space if your phone requires a message.  
       
2.

Send the message to the AIM-Settings phone book entry.

 
       
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Check the text messaging Inbox on your phone.

You'll get a text message back with the AIM commands, the screen names from the Mobile Device group, and the IM numbers for both, as assigned by your wireless carrier.

 

Get help with any command

1. Open a new text message. Type ? in the message.  
       
2.

Send the message to the phone book entry for the command that you want Help.

 
       
3.

Check the text messaging Inbox on your phone.

You'll get a text message back with information about using that command.

 

 
     
 
     
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