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What can I do with Twitter?
Twitter for INQ Chat 3G lets you tweet what you’re up to when you're on the move. See other people’s Tweets (those you are following) and view their profiles. You can also Retweet messages that you wish to share with your friends.
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Do I need a browser to use Twitter?
Your INQ Chat 3G uses your data connection to communicate with Twitter. You can do some things using the Twitter application on your INQ Chat 3G. For other Twitter activities the browser on your INQ Chat 3G will open. This uses the same data connection.
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Does it cost money to use Twitter?
There’s no charge for using Twitter. The Twitter on your INQ Chat 3G uses data when connecting to the internet (to update your feed, post your Tweets, etc). You may be charged for the data you use – check data charges with your provider. An INQ Chat 3G is best used with a flat-rate data plan (ie. unlimited data for a fixed price).
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What if I'm new to Twitter?
Still getting to grips with Twitter? Not a problem. Once you've signed in, you'll see a list of recommended local Twitter users for you to follow. Scroll to the one you want to add and select View to open their profile page. From there, you'll see a list of their most recent Tweets and be able to Follow them in your Home feed.
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How can I look at someone's profile?
To view someone’s profile, highlight one of their Tweets and press Select > View [TwitterName]. This will open the INQ Chat 3G browser and take you directly to that person’s Twitter profile.
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How can I follow someone new using Twitter on my INQ Chat 3G?
To follow someone on Twitter, scroll to the Tweet that mentions the username you want to follow and select View [username]. Open their profile and select Follow to see their Tweets in your Home feed.
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How can I view a link to a website included in a Tweet?
To visit a linked website from a Tweet, highlight the Tweet and press Select > Open [www.nameofwebsite.com]. This will open the INQ Chat 3G browser and take you directly to the website.
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How can I see my direct messages?
To see your Twitter direct messages in the Twitter application, scroll right from the Twitter Home screen to open your Messages tab. You can also access Twitter direct messages from your INQ Chat 3G's messages inbox. From the phone's Home screen, select Messages from the Switcher and then open Direct Messages.
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How can I send a direct message?
To send a direct message to another Twitter user from the Twitter application, scroll right from the Twitter Home screen to open the Messages tab and select Compose a new message. Choose your recipient from the list and enter your message before hitting Send.
Please note you can only send direct messages to Twitter users who are following you. Direct messages are private and will not appear in your Twitter feed.
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How can I see my replies?
To see replies and mentions - public Tweets by other users who have included your username in their message - from the Twitter Home screen, scroll right to open your Mentions tab. Here, you'll see a list of Tweets directed at you or mentioning your username. Hit View to see the user's profile or to reply or Retweet their message.
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How do I upload a photo to Twitter?
To upload a photo to Twitter, press the MENU key and then open the camera app. Use the Select key to take your picture and then choose Send > To Twitter. You can then enter the message that will appear in your Tweet alongside the link to your photo (uploaded via Twitpic). Enter your text and hit send to post both your Tweet and your photo.
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