Dell X50 Setting Up, Working With Contacts, Tap the Start button → Programs → MSN Messenger

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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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