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> Using Windows Live

> Windows Live™ gives you a full Internet experience on your device. Windows Live™ helps you to find information, pursue your interests, and get in touch with friends and family on the Internet easier.

> Windows Live™ offers the following key features:

> | Live Search Bar, which lets you search for information on the Web.

> | Live Messenger, the next generation of MSN Messenger Mobile.

> | Live Mail, the next generation of Hotmail.

> | Live Contacts, your address book for storing Live Mail, Live Messenger, and Hotmail contacts.

> Setting Up Windows Live™

> The first time you use Windows Live™, sign in using your Windows Live™ ID, which is your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail address, and password.

> To set up Windows Live™ for the first time:

> 1. | Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live and then tap Sign in to Windows Live.

> 2. | Tap the links to read the Windows Live™ Term of Use and the Microsoft Privacy Statement. After reviewing them, tap Accept.

> 3. | Enter your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail address and password, ensure that the Save password check box is selected, and then tap Next.

> 4. | Tap Next.

> 5. | Choose what information you want to sync online with your device.

> |  | If you select Store Windows Live contacts in your mobile phone’s contact list, your Windows Live™ contacts will be added to the contact list and to Windows Live™ Messenger on your device.

> |  | If you select Sync e-mail, your Windows Live™ Mail or Hotmail inbox messages will be downloaded to your device.

> 6. | Tap Next.

> 7. | After synchronization is complete, tap Done.

> The Windows Live Interface

> On the Windows Live main screen, you will see a search bar, navigation buttons, and an area where you can show and customize your profile.

> 1. | Search Bar. To search for Web sites, enter search keywords and then tap .

> 2. | Navigation Buttons. Tap the left or right arrow to switch between Windows Live™ Messenger, Windows Live™ Mail, and Sync status.

> 3. | Display Picture. Tap your display picture to change your display name, picture, or personal message.

> 4. | Menu. Tap Menu to access and change settings.

> Windows Live Messenger

> With this mobile version of Windows Live™ Messenger, you enjoy many of the same features that you get from the desktop version, which include the following:

> | Instant messaging via text and voice

> | Multiple conversations

> | Inserting emoticons

> | Contact list with online or offline status

> | Sending and receiving files (including photos)

> | Changing the status and display name

> | Viewing contacts by online status, groups, and more

> | Sending messages even when a contact is offline

> Note | Before you can use Windows Live Messenger, your device must be connected to the Internet. To find out how to connect your device to the Internet, see “Ways of Connecting to the Internet” .

> Launching Messenger and Signing In

> To open Windows Live™ Messenger:

> |  | Tap Start > Programs > Messenger.

> – or –

> On the Windows Live main screen, tap the left or right arrow until you see Messenger, and 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.

> Live Messenger screen after you have signed in

> 3. | To sign out, tap Menu > Sign out.

> To start and end conversations:

> 1. | In the contact list, select a contact, and 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 and then tap an icon from the list.

> 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 recorded a message, tap Send.

> Adding Windows Live Contacts

> You can add new Windows Live contacts in Windows Live Messenger or in Contacts.

> To add a Windows Live contact in Live Messenger:

> 1. | Tap Menu > Add new contact.

> 2. | Enter the email address of the contact, and then tap OK.

> To add a Windows Live contact in Contacts:

> 1. | On the Home screen, slide to the People tab and then tap All People.

> 2. | Tap New, and then tap Windows Live.

> 3. | In the IM box, enter the email address of the contact, which can be a Windows Live ID or any other email address.

> Tip | You can fill in other information about the contact, if desired. This is not necessary if you will communicate with the contact only through Live Messenger or Live Mail.

> 4. | Tap OK.

> 5. | Follow the onscreen instructions to add the new contact to your Windows Live™ contact list.

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