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7.3 Pocket MSN
Pocket MSN delivers the features of MSN Messenger and Hotmail to your
device. With MSN Messenger you can do the following:
• Send and receive instant messages.
• See which contacts are online or offline.
• Subscribe to status updates for selected contacts so you know when
they come online.
• Block contacts from seeing your status or sending you messages.
Before you can use MSN Messenger, your device must be connected to
the Internet. For information about setting up an Internet connection, see
“Connecting to the Internet” in Chapter 6.
Note You must have either a Microsoft .NET Passport or Hotmail account to use
MSN Messenger. If you have a Hotmail.com or MSN.com e-mail address,
you already have a Passport. To get a Passport account, go to http://www.
passport.com. To get a Hotmail account, go to http://www.hotmail.com.
To start MSN Messenger
1. Tap Start > Programs > Pocket MSN.
2. Tap MSN Messenger.
To sign in or out
• To sign in, tap anywhere on the MSN Messenger screen. Enter the e-
mail address and password for your Passport or Hotmail account, and
tap Sign In. Signing in may take several minutes, depending on your
connection speed.
• To sign out, tap Menu > Sign Out. Your status changes to Offline.
To add or delete contacts
• To add a contact, tap Menu > Add a Contact, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
• To delete a contact, tap and hold the contact's name, and tap Delete
Contact.