User Guide

164 Getting Connected
Launch Messenger and sign in
To open Windows Live™ Messenger
Do one of the following:
• Tap Start > Programs > Messenger.
• On the Windows Live™ main screen, or on the Windows Live™ plug-
in on 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.
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
.