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Using Companion Programs 89
MSN Messenger
With the MSN Messenger instant message program, you can:
•See who is online.
• Send and receive instant messages.
• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts.
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:
1 Tap the Start button→ Programs→ MSN Messenger.
2 Ta p Tools and tap Options.
3 On the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account
information.
4 To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and
password.