What do I see on the ICQ for the Palm OS ® Window?
After you add friends to your Contact List, it might look similar to the screen shot below.

From the Main Screen, you will be able to: Create ICQ or SMS Messages, View Users' Details, Set Preferences, Update your User Details, Find/Add users to your Contact List, and Set your Availability Status.


The icons on the right-hand side of the screen will aid you in the management of your contacts and message handling

Initiate an ICQ message to another ICQ user.

Initiate SMS message to any SMS phone on a compatible network.

View User's Details.

View and Update the information in your User's Details.

View and set Preferences.

Note: To use user-related icons, you must first highlight the user name, then tap the appropriate icon for the action desired.

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What are the icons next to my friends' user names?
There are two types of icons that appear next to your friend's user name. The large icon, usually in the shape of a flower, on the left of the user name is their availability status. On the right-hand side of the user name, small icons show that you have a history of messages saved for that user and that an SMS number has been input for the user.

The following are a list of the icons and what they mean:

Availability Status

Available: indicates to others that the user is online and available for contact.

Away: user is online, but away from his/her computer.

N/A (Extended Away): user is online, but away from his/her computer for an
     extended period of time.

Occupied (Urgent Msgs): user is online, yet occupied.

DND (Do Not Disturb): user is online, but does not wish to be disturbed.

Invisible: user is online, but will appear offline to others. User can still
     converse with and receive messages from other users.

Logout/Offline: user has disconnected; or, if connected, this enables user to
     disconnect.

Message/Profile Status

Signifies that you have input an SMS number for this user. It will be shown only locally.

A message History exists with this user. By Tapping this icon you will be asked whether or not you would like to delete the history of messages with         that user. This icon will disappear when you erase the message history.


To set your own availability status:
Click on the button showing the Available option (by default) on the Availability Status menu and choose a status from the drop down list.

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Can I create a new display name for a user on my Contact List?
Yes you can. Simply follow the instructions below to rename a user on your Contact List. The new display name will appear only on your ICQ Contact List and will not change the user's details on their application or the ICQ network servers.

To rename a user:
1. Highlight a user name and select Rename User from the pull-down menu.
2. Enter the new name in the field and click Update.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen

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How do I delete a user from my Contact List?
To delete a user:
1. Highlight a user and select Delete User from the pull-down menu.
2. Tap Yes to delete when prompted.

Tap NO to cancel the action and return to the Main screen.

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How do I arrange users on my Contact List into groups?
Arranging the users on your Contact List into groups makes it easier for you to manage your list and find your friends, particularly if you have a very long list. Your Contact List will begin with the General group as default.

To create a new group:
1. From the pull-down menu, choose Add Group.
2. Enter the name of the new group in the blank field on the pop-up dialog box and
    tap Add.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen.

To move a user to another group:
1. Highlight the user name.
2. Drag the user to below the title of the new group that you wish to add them.

To rename a group:
1. Highlight the Group that you wish to rename.
2. Choose Rename Group from the pull-down menu.
3. Enter the new name in the blank field and click Update.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen.

To delete a group:
1. Highlight the Group that you wish to delete.
2. Choose Delete Group from the pull-down menu.
3. Tap YES to confirm deletion of the group. Tap NO to cancel the action.

To close/open the group:
Tap on the Down-Arrow next to the group name to collapse the group.

Tap on the Right-Arrow next to the group name to expand the group.

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How do I view online users only?
You may choose between viewing all users on your Contact List or only those that are online.

1. Tap the Preferences icon or choose Preferences from the pull-down menu.
2. Check the box, "Show online users only", and tap Update.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen.

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How do I make my ICQ for the Palm OS ® easier to use?
You can configure your ICQ preferences to suit your needs.

To configure ICQ for the Palm OS ® Preferences:
1. Tap the Preferences icon or choose Preferences from the pull-down menu. You
    have the following options:

• Show only online users.
• Enable ICQ sounds.
• Receive messages only from Contact list users.
• Confirm on sign off from ICQ.
• Reactivate dialogs.

2. Tap Update to save your preferences and return to the Main screen.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen

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How can i make my sessions in ICQ more secure?
ICQ for the Palm OS ® has on-board security features that enable users to maintain the level of security and privacy desired.

To utilize the security features:

1. Choose Security from the pull-down menu.
2. Update your security preferences:

New Password - Change your ICQ number password
My authorization is required - Require other users to receive your authorization before they add you to their Contact List to limit unwanted users from adding you to their Contact Lists without your authorization.
Enable Web Aware - The Web Aware security feature allows you to determine whether others can see your online/offline status on the World Wide Web. When you activate this feature other Internet users will be able to see your online or offline status

3. Tap Update to save your preferences and return to the Main screen.

Tap Left-Arrow to cancel the action and return to the Main screen.

You may also choose to accept messages only from users on your contact list. In the Preferences check the "Receive messages only from Contact List users" box to set your ICQ to ignore events from users not on your Contact List.

Note: This version of ICQ for the Palm OS ® Ver. 2.1 Beta may not include certain features, functions, or services that may be available on other versions of ICQ, including privacy and security features and their default settings. Furthermore, privacy and security settings configured while using other versions of ICQ may not apply when using ICQ for the Palm OS ® Ver. 2.1 Beta. You are, therefore, advised to carefully study the relevant and applicable security and privacy features before using this ICQ version.

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