Use Companion Programs 4-7
MSN Messenger
MSN
Messenger on your MobilePro is an instant messaging program that lets you
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see who is online
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send and receive instant messages
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have instant message conversations with groups of contacts.
To use MSN Messenger, you must have an Internet connection and a Microsoft Passport™
account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN
Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail
or MSN account, you already have a Passport. Once
you have obtained either a Microsoft Passport or a Microsoft Exchange account, you can set up
your account.
Note
Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com. Get a free
Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com.
To switch to MSN Messenger, tap
, tap
Programs
, and tap
MSN Messenger
.
Setting Up
Before you can connect, you must enter Passport or Exchange account information. Set up an
account and sign in as follows.
1.
In the Tools menu, tap
Options
.
2.
In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information.
3.
To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password.
Note
If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop computer, your contacts show up
on your MobilePro without being added again.