Asus MyPal A600 - Manual (Page 81)

Companion programs 5-13
MSN Messenger
MSN Messenger on your device is an instant messaging program that
allows you to:
• See who is online
• Send and receive instant messages
• Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts/
To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or
a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use
the MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail
® or MSN account, you
already have a passport. Once you have obtained either a Microsoft
Passport or Microsoft Exchange account, you are ready to set up your
account.
Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at http://www.passport.com.
Get a free Microsoft Hotmail e-mail address at http://www.hotmail.com.
To switch to MSN Messenger, tap , tap Programs, then tap MSN
Messenger.
Setting up
Before you can connect, you must enter your Passport or Exchange
account information.
To set up an account and sign in:
1. Tap Options in the Tools menu.
2. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account
information.
3. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and
password.
NOTE If you already use MSN Messenger on your desktop
computer, your contacts will show up on your device without
being added again.