| You can send Instant Messages (IMs) from your computer to any mobile phone number. The IM recipient does not need an AOL or AIM screen name, any specific phone, or a specific wireless service provider to receive the IM. However, unless the recipient's mobile phone and service provider supports a two-way IM service, the recipient will not be able to respond to the message. The recipients will be able to respond to IMs only if they are using a two-way text messaging phone and their wireless service provider supports AOL's two-way Mobile IM capability. The recipients will see your screen name in the body of the text message. When they receive your IM, their phone will alert them of the new message.
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Send Instant Messages from your computer to a mobile phone
If you want to send an IM to a mobile phone user, you should first check to see if that person is listed on your Buddy List® window.
To send an IM to someone who is listed on your Buddy List:
1. On the Buddy List® window, select the mobile phone number to which you wish to send an IM.
2. At the bottom of your Buddy List® window, click the Send IM icon. The Instant Messages window will appear with the phone number of your buddy displayed in the Send To box.
3. Type your message in the blank box, and then click Send.
To send an IM to someone who is not listed on your Buddy List:
1. On your Buddy List® window, click the Send IM icon.
2. In the Send To box, type +1 and the mobile phone number of the person you wish to send an IM to.
3. Type your message in the box, and then click Send.
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