| If you have a wireless device, such as a web-enabled cellular phone, a pager, a Microsoft windows CE or Palm OS device, you can set it up to receive instant messages. When you send a message to a contact's mobile device, the message includes your e-mail address and phone number unless the mobile device doesn't support the feature. If your contact's mobile device is not turned on, the message might be delayed or not arrive at all. Set Up an Account for a Mobile Device -
| | Click the Tools menu, and then click Edit My Mobile Settings. | -
| | Click Mobile Settings to open your browser with the MSN Mobile web site. | -
| | Follow the step-by-step web site instructions. | -
| | When you're done setting up a mobile account, close your browser, if necessary. | -
| | Select the Allow People On My Contact List To Send Messages To My Mobile Device check box. | -
Make Phone Numbers Available to Contacts -
| | Click the Tools menu, and then click Publish My Phone Numbers. | -
| | Click the country you are in, and then type the area code and phone numbers that you want to publish. | -
Send a Message to a Mobile Device -
| | Double-click the Windows Messenger icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then sign in, if necessary. | -
Right-click the contact you want to send a message, and then click Send A Message To A Mobile Device. Make sure you have made your phone numbers available to your contacts. -
| | Click the phone number at which you can be reached. | -
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