ICTN 6800 GROUP 2:

Melissa HookerJasman JohnsonEric KilpatrickMarsha MabryKris MorefieldRavi SharmaCharles Yarbrough

03/01/2008

DIRECTIONS

The following slides contain steps for setting up and using Windows Live Messenger.

The graphics on each slide are animated to illustrate the steps. They are set to loop so that you may view them more than once if necessary.

Click with the left mouse button to progress through the slides at your own pace.

INSTALLATIONOpen the following web site:http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

Click Get itFree button to goto the nextscreen.

Remove checksfrom check boxesaccording to yourpreferences.

Click Install button.

INSTALLATION (Continued)Click Save. Click on Desktop. Click Save button.

Close the download box.

Close the Messenger window.

Double click the install file.

Click Run.

INSTALLATION (Continued)Windows Installer will load. Installation will start automatically.

Place a check-mark beside anyoptional com-ponents you want.

Click close on the Installer whenInstallation completes.

INSTALLATION (Continued)The Close button you clicked will load a sign up screen.

Click Sign Upbutton.

Fill in yourinformation.

Click I Acceptbutton.

SIGNING INLocate Windows Live Messenger in the Start Menu. Click on it.

Key in youraccount info.

Click Sign In.

CUSTOMIZINGClick the drop down arrow beside your name. Click Options.

Click throughitems on theleft, makingchanges asappropriate.

Click OK whenfinished.

ADDING A CONTACTClick the New Contact button.

Enter thedesiredinformationabout thecontact.

Click AddContactbutton.

CHATTINGTo begin chatting, double click an online contact.

Type amessage.

Click Send orpress Enter.

Notice howthe emoticonwas inserted.

CHANGING STATUSClick File, Status and click on one of the following:

OnlineBusyBe Right BackAwayIn a CallOut to LunchAppear Offline

VIDEO CONFERENCINGOne of the great advantages of Windows Live Messenger is video conferencing with your cohorts.

Click Actions, Video and click onone of thefollowing:

Start a Video CallShow Your WebcamView a Contact’s Webcam

VIDEO CONFERENCING (Continued)To set up your webcam, click Tools, Webcam Settings.

Follow the instructions given on subsequent screens to set up microphone audio level and webcam light and focus settings.

MORE FEATURESClick the Invite button to invite an online contact to chat.

Other featuresin this windowinclude:

Changing pictureSharing filesCalling contacts (requires audiovideo set up)

MORE FEATURES (Continued)More features include:

ActivitiesGamesBlock contactChange colorChange backgroundDisplay menu bar

SIGNING OUTClose the Chat window if it is open.

Right click theWindows LiveMessenger iconin the NotificationArea (near the clock). Click Sign Out.

Click the closebutton.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

FEATURES:http://get.live.com/messenger/features

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:http://get.live.com/messenger/sysreq