Virgin Lobster 700TV, User Manual

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106 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook
6.3 Using Pocket MSN Messenger
Pocket MSN Messenger delivers the features of MSN Messenger to
your Lobster 700TV. With Pocket MSN Messenger, you can do the
following:
• Send and receive instant messages.
• See which contacts are online or offl ine.
• Subscribe to status updates for selected contacts so you know
when they come online.
• Block contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages.
Before you can use MSN Messenger, your Lobster 700TV must be
connected to the Internet. For information about setting up an Internet
connection, see “Connecting to the Internet” in Chapter 5.
Important Note You must have either a Microsoft .NET Passport or a Hotmail
account to use MSN Messenger. If you have a Hotmail.com or
MSN.com e-mail address, you already have a Passport. To get
a Passport account, go to http://www.passport.com. To get a
Hotmail account, go to http://www.hotmail.com.
To start MSN Messenger
1. On the Home screen, click Start > Pocket MSN .
2. Click MSN Messenger .
To sign in or out
• On the main MSN Messenger screen, click Sign In . Enter the e-
mail address and password for your Passport or Hotmail account,
and click Sign In .
Signing in may take several minutes, depending on the
connection speed.
• To sign out, click Menu > Sign Out .
To add or delete contacts
• To add a contact, click Menu > Add Contact , and follow the
instructions on the screen.
• To delete a contact, select the contact and click Menu > Delete
Contact .