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To use MSN Messenger, you must have 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 are ready to set up your account.

NOTE: Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at www.passport.com. Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at www.hotmail.com.

To switch to MSN Messenger, tap the Start button → Programs MSN Messenger.

Setting Up

Before you can connect, you must enter Passport or Exchange account information.

To set up an account and sign in:

1Tap the Start button → Programs MSN Messenger.

2Tap Tools and tap Options.

3On the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information.

4To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password.

Working With Contacts

The MSN Messenger window shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send an e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.

NOTE: If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts show up on your device without having to be added.

To see others online without them seeing you, tap Tools My Status Appear Offline.

If you block a contact, you appear offline but remain on the blocked contact's list. To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, and then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu.

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