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Note Before you can use Windows Live Messenger, your device must be connected
to the Internet. For information about setting up an Internet connection, see
“Ways of Connecting to the Internet” in this chapter.
Launch the messenger and sign in
To open Windows Live Messenger
• Tap Start > Programs > Messenger.
• On Windows Live™ or the Today screen, tap the Left or Right arrow
until you see Messenger, then tap it.
To sign in and out
1. Tap Sign in on the messenger screen.
2. If this is your first time to sign in, a message appears to inform you
that your messenger contacts will be added to the contact list on your
device. Tap OK to add them.
Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your connection
speed.
3. To sign out, tap Menu > Sign Out.
To start and end conversations
1. In the contact list, select a contact then tap Send IM to open a
message screen.
2. Enter your text message in the text entry area of the message screen.
3. To add an emoticon, tap Menu > Add emoticon then tap an icon
from the list of emoticons.
4. Tap Send.
5. To end a conversation with the current contact, tap Menu > End
conversation.
Tips • To send a file, tap Menu > Send. You can choose to send a picture, voice
clip or any file.
• To invite one or more contacts to the conversation, tap Menu > Options >
Add participant.
• To send a voice message, tap Voice Clip on a message screen then start
talking. After you have spoken a message, tap Send.
