7 Wireless data programs

MSN® Messenger

Setting up an account

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

To set up an account and sign in

1In the Tools menu, tap Options.

2In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information.

3To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your email address and password.

NOTE: If you already use MSN® Messenger on your computer, your contacts will show up on your device without being added again.

To switch to MSN® Messenger

Tap , Programs, and then MSN Messenger.

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 a email, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from your list using the pop-up menu.

Tap a contact to start a chat.

Tap and hold to display

a pop-up menu of actions.

To see others online without being seen, in the Tools menu, tap My Status and select Appear Offline.

If you block a contact, you will appear offline but will remain on the blocked contact list.

To unblock a contact, tap and hold the contact, then tap Unblock on the pop-up menu.

Chatting with contacts

1Tap a contact name to open a chat window.

2Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message.

3Tap Send.

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Microsoft ET180 manual Setting up an account, To switch to MSN Messenger, Working with contacts, Chatting with contacts