Microsoft KB Archive/273567

= How to install and set up MSN Companion =

PSS ID Number: 273567

Article Last Modified on 11/12/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 1.0

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This article was previously published under Q273567



SUMMARY
Step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up MSN Companion.



MORE INFORMATION
To install MSN Companion
 * 1) Connect the phone line to the console and then to the phone jack. A splitter is included so you may plug both the console and your phone into the same phone jack.
 * 2) Connect the power cord to the console and then to a power outlet.
 * 3) Turn on the unit for the first time and the follow the screen displays.

To verify your Phone Number for MSN Companion
 * 1) When you first connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, using the Web Companion, MSN Companion asks for your home phone number in order to configure the settings properly.
 * 2) Verify that the home phone number matches the one that is on the Web Companion monitor.

To Choose an Access Number
 * 1) When you first connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network using the MSN Companion, MSN Companion attempts to choose a primary and backup access number.
 * 2) It is the your responsibility to verify that these numbers are local.
 * 3) If you have verified the access numbers are local numbers click continue and disregard the instructions below.

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If the access numbers shown are not local numbers, click let me choose other numbers.
 * 1) Select the state that you are located in from the drop down menu, and then choose the access numbers that correspond to the area where you are located.
 * 2) Repeat this process to select the second access number and then click continue.

To change MSN Companion settings

On the Start page click settings and then click the setting you want to change. These include:
 * text size - Make the text in web pages larger or smaller.
 * frame a picture - choos a picture to show when your MSN Companion is asleep.
 * themes - Give your MSN Companiona whole new look.
 * helper - Choose your favorite helper.
 * sounds - Turn sounds on or off.
 * time zone - Change your time zone setting.
 * call waiting - Prevent incoming calls from interupting you while you're online.
 * my account - Change you address and billing options.
 * password - set up a password that locks your MSN Companion when you're not using it.
 * messenger privacy - Turn messenger on or off, or block people that you don't wish to talk to.

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