Windows Live Messenger Tips for Beginners
Congratulations on choosing Windows Live Messenger as your new IM client!
As one of the world's most popular IMs, and the second largest in North America, Windows Live Messenger is an exciting place to meet and chat with all the important people in your life. What's more, users can now send and receive IMs from users on the Yahoo network, too!
In this brief guide, beginners will learn how to get started, from creating a new account, to using your contacts list and sending IMs to friends, family and colleagues.
Checking Your Computer System
Before you begin, make sure your computer meets all the requirements for the IM client's most basic functions, including:
6 Steps to Getting Started on Windows Live Messenger
Once you have ensured your PC meets all the requirements, follow these six easy steps to join this exciting IM network:
1. Sign Up for a Windows Live Messenger ID
The first step is to get your hands on your own free account, so you can enjoy sending and receiving IMs with your contacts. This is required for all users, and even includes a free Hotmail.com/Live.com email account of your choice.
2. Download Messenger
After signing up for your free account, new users must download the latest version of the IM client software. This software is available for free.
3. Add Windows Live Messenger Contacts to Your Account
New users should begin adding Live contacts, in addition to Yahoo contacts to their contacts list. Also, make sure to share your new screenname with friends, family and colleagues so they can add you to their contacts list, too.
4. Learn How to IM on Messenger
With a contacts list full of people to communicate with, now you can learn how to send and receive IMs. With just a double-click, you can be on your way to sending your first IM! This illustrated tutorial will show you how easy it is to start chatting.
5. Organize Your Windows Live Messenger Contacts List
Chances are, with all those new contacts, things might get a little confusing after awhile. Why not organize them into family, school, or office groups?
6. Make Faces with Messenger Emoticons
Emoticons are little icons which help spice up your IMs with a little color and a lot of fun. On Messenger, there are over 80 emoticons to choose from! Check out this menu of emoticons and learn the codes so you, too, can start dressing up your IMs in style.
As one of the world's most popular IMs, and the second largest in North America, Windows Live Messenger is an exciting place to meet and chat with all the important people in your life. What's more, users can now send and receive IMs from users on the Yahoo network, too!
In this brief guide, beginners will learn how to get started, from creating a new account, to using your contacts list and sending IMs to friends, family and colleagues.
Checking Your Computer System
Before you begin, make sure your computer meets all the requirements for the IM client's most basic functions, including:
- Windows XP or higher
- Web Browser
- an Internet connection
6 Steps to Getting Started on Windows Live Messenger
Once you have ensured your PC meets all the requirements, follow these six easy steps to join this exciting IM network:
1. Sign Up for a Windows Live Messenger ID
The first step is to get your hands on your own free account, so you can enjoy sending and receiving IMs with your contacts. This is required for all users, and even includes a free Hotmail.com/Live.com email account of your choice.
2. Download Messenger
After signing up for your free account, new users must download the latest version of the IM client software. This software is available for free.
3. Add Windows Live Messenger Contacts to Your Account
New users should begin adding Live contacts, in addition to Yahoo contacts to their contacts list. Also, make sure to share your new screenname with friends, family and colleagues so they can add you to their contacts list, too.
4. Learn How to IM on Messenger
With a contacts list full of people to communicate with, now you can learn how to send and receive IMs. With just a double-click, you can be on your way to sending your first IM! This illustrated tutorial will show you how easy it is to start chatting.
5. Organize Your Windows Live Messenger Contacts List
Chances are, with all those new contacts, things might get a little confusing after awhile. Why not organize them into family, school, or office groups?
6. Make Faces with Messenger Emoticons
Emoticons are little icons which help spice up your IMs with a little color and a lot of fun. On Messenger, there are over 80 emoticons to choose from! Check out this menu of emoticons and learn the codes so you, too, can start dressing up your IMs in style.
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