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Chapter 5: Companion Programs
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MSN Messenger
MSN
®
Messenger on your mobile device is an instant messaging pro-
gram that lets you:
• 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 Pass-
port or a Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your ac-
count.
Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com.
Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com.
To switch to MSN Messenger, tap
, Programs, and then tap 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. In the Tools menu, tap Options.
2. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account infor-
mation.
3. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and
password.
If you already use MSN Messenger on your computer, your contacts
will show up on your device without being added again.