5 instant messaging (im), Instant messaging (im) – CounterPath eyeBeam 1.5 User Guide for Windows User Manual

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5 Instant Messaging (IM)

Sending and Receiving an IM

To display the IM window, right-click any entry in the Calls & Contacts drawer and select Instant Message.

1. Type the message. Include emoticons and formatting, as desired.

2. Press Send.

You can press Ctrl-F to search for text in the large message area.

Adding the Remote Party to your Contacts List

You can click

in order to add that person to the Contacts

list.

The Add Contact dialog box appears. Complete the dialog
box and press OK. For more information on the fields, see
“Managing Contacts” on page 18.

Conversation area

These tabs can be used to switch

between two separate message compositions. This can be
helpful if you are busy typing a message when you receive an
incoming message (from the same person) that requires an
immediate response. Clicking Send sends only the currently

Click to place a phone call
to the remote person’s SIP
address area

Click to ban the remote person from sending instant
messages to you, from calling you and from viewing
your online availability. To un-ban a person banned
in this way, see “Privacy Rules” on page 26.

Message input area

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