The document discusses the features and capabilities of Windows Messenger. It describes how Windows Messenger allows for instant messaging but also sharing of voice, video, files and getting help. It highlights how you can personalize Windows Messenger by changing colors, fonts and signing up for alerts. Additionally, it mentions you can play games, exchange pictures, customize conversation windows, add favorites, share photos, see updates from contacts and send SMS text messages from Windows Messenger. The document provides an overview of the beyond chat capabilities of Windows Messenger.

1. Windows Messenger By: Wendy A. Neave

2. What’s Window Live? Free programs for your PC, plus online web services for e-mail, photos, blogging, and more. 4/29/2010 2

3. What’s Window Live? Cont.. With Windows Live and Messenger, you’re always in touch. Even when you’re not on Messenger, you can see what’s new and chat with your Messenger contacts on the Windows Live website. 4/29/2010 3

4. Getting started with Windows Messenger Don’t want to wait for an e-mail message, but can’t make a phone call? Instant messaging may be just the thing. Windows Messenger, part of Windows XP, is one of the instant messaging programs Microsoft offers. Find out how to set it up and start connecting—instantly. 4/29/2010 4

5. Beyond Text Messages Although instant messaging is great for sending quick notes, did you know that you can also connect by sharing voice and video? You can even use Windows Messenger to get help with your computer and send files to friends and family. 4/29/2010 5

6. Tips and Tricks Once you’ve learned the basics, personalize Windows Messenger by using emoticons, changing colors, selecting new fonts, signing up for alerts, and more. 4/29/2010 6

7. Overview More than Just Chatting Sure, you use Messenger to send instant messages, but did you know you can play games and exchange pictures too? 4/29/2010 7

8. Make It Personal Express Yourself Add pictures or short videos of yourself that can change with your mood, let people know what music you’re listening to, and customize the scene in the conversation window. 4/29/2010 8

9. Your Favorite People Put Your Favorites on Top Add the people you chat with the most to your list of favorites at the top of your contact list. As soon as they’re ready to chat, you’ll see their profile pictures light up. 4/29/2010 9

10. Share Photos Show and Tell Drag photos right into the conversation window and show them off while you’re chatting. You can also let contacts save your photos on their computers. 4/29/2010 10

11. Updates From Contacts Keep up with What's New See what your contacts have been up to lately, automatically. The what’s new area gives you a glimpse of any new blogs or photos they’ve posted, new contacts they’ve added, and more. 4/29/2010 11

12. Send SMS Messages Send Mobile Text Messages Beside the programs you’re installing, you can also use Windows Live on the web at http://home.live or on your mobile device at http://mhome.live.com 4/29/2010 12

13. Send SMS Messages Send Mobile Text Messages. Cont… If someone you’re chatting with has to leave their computer, you can still use Messenger to send an SMS text message to their mobile phone. 4/29/2010 13

14. Q’s and A’s? 4/29/2010 14