MWg Atom Life, User Manual

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Messaging
6.5 Windows Live
TM
Messenger
A PDA version of MSN Messenger is installed to your Xda Atom Life, which is now called
Windows Live
TM
Messenger. It allows you to send and receive instant messages online. To
use Messenger , you need a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange E-mail
account that your employer provides. Once you do, you will need to:
• Set up an account on
Windows Live
TM
Messenger .
• Sign in to Windows Live TM Messenger .
Setting up an MSN account
For MSN Messenger service, you must have a Microsoft Passport or Hotmail account. For
Exchange Instant Messaging , you must have an Exchange account .
• To set up a Microsoft Passport account, go to http://www.passport.com.
• To set up a Hotmail account, go to http://www.hotmail.com.
• To set up an Exchange account, check with your company network administrator.
Signing in
1. To use Windows Live
TM
Messenger , tap Start > Program > Messenger .
2. A pop-up dialog box will display the following message: “Signing in to Messenger will add
your Windows Live contacts to your phone’s address book. Do you wish to continue?”
Clink
OK to proceed.
3. You will see a statement regarding the use of Windows Live
TM
Messenger. Click Accept to
continue, or Reject to exit.
4. Enter your E-mail address and password for the selected account(s). Your Email address
is usually in the form: username@domain.com. Tap Next to continue. To save your MSN
password, check the “Save password” box.
5. You may choose to show Windows Live on the Today screen by checking or unchecking
the dialog boxes. Click Next to proceed.
6. You may select what you want to sync on your device by checking or unchecking the
dialog boxes. Click Next to proceed.
7. Your Xda Atom Life will attempt to connect you to Messenger.
To save your password, check the “Save password” box.
Please note
Signing in to Windows Live
TM
/Windows Live
TM
Messenger may take several minutes,
depending upon your connection speed.