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Add a contact by typing an email address or PIN

When you add a contact by typing an email address or PIN, the person must accept your invitation before the person is added to your BlackBerry® Messenger contact list.
  1. On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
  2. On the contact list screen, press the Menu key.
  3. Click Invite Contact.
  4. Click Invite by sending a PIN or email message.
  5. Type part or all of the contact information.
  6. Click the contact information.
  7. If necessary, change the Send Using field.
  8. If necessary, change the Category field.
  9. Click Send.
The person will remain in the Pending category until the person responds to your invitation.
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