Speed Check Status

Automatic
This means that your status will be changed without you touching it.

Manual
This means that your status can be changed back and forth from whatever status whenever you may wish.

Away (automatic / manual)
You are away from the keyboard and can not accept messages. You will come away after 20 minutes of not clicking on a button in the menu.

Active (automatic / manual)
You are at the keyboard and are exploring the menu.

Racing (automatic)
You are currently racing against someone and you are unable to accept message until the race is finished.

Chatting (automatic)
You are chatting on one of the two chat rooms "Racing Speed" and "Talk" or either in a game lobby chatting. A friend can join the room you are in but cannot join a game lobby.

Offline (automatic / manual)
You cannot accept messages as you are offline and will be able to read unread message when you come back online. You can appear offline to friends