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Personalize the messenger
While on the contacts list, you can do the following:
• Select Menu > Change status to set your current status (such as Busy,
Out to lunch, etc.) so that your contacts will know whether or not
you’re available.
• Select Menu > Change appearance to change your display name,
add a personal message, and add your picture.
• Select Menu > Sort by to organize contacts by online status, groups,
name, or e-mail address. You can also hide offline contacts from the
contact list.
• Select Menu > Add new contact to add a new Live Messenger
contact.
• Select Menu > Contact options to open a menu where you can view
contact properties, block the contact, remove the contact, and more.
• Select Options to see more settings.
8.11 Windows Live
TM
Search
Windows Live
TM
Search is a separate program that offers you a fast and
easy way to find and view maps and local information on your phone. With
Windows Live
TM
Search, you can:
• Browse through local listings of
categories.
• Locate nearby restaurants,
shopping centers, etc., and
check for their street addresses
and phone numbers.
• View maps with directions to
and from a location.
• View traffic information.