Making a Phone Call with the Internet
Windows Live Messenger allows you to dial regular phones through a voice service provider using the Internet or a modem on your computer. Once the modem connects to the number you are dialing, called the remote party, you can pick up your phone and talk. This feature is useful for people who would otherwise be spending a fortune in long distance calling. It’s also helpful for people who spent a lot of time on their computer. When you use Windows Live Messenger, having your modem’s speakers on is helpful so you can hear what is actually happening with the connection. If your computer is located on a network behind a firewall, you might not be able to make phone calls; check with your network administrator for details.
Make a Phone Call With Windows Live Messenger
Click the Actions menu, point to Call, and then select one of the following commands:
Call a contact’s computer.
Call a contact’s phone.
Call a phone.
Timesaver:
If you’re in a conversation, click Make a phone call button, and then select a phone number.
If you need a voice service provider, follow the instructions to sign up.
Select a contact or type a phone number, including the area code (even for local calls), and then type a name after it for easy identification on your list.
Click OK or Call.
When you call a contact for the first time, click the link for the Windows Live Call Web site to authenticate your ID.
Use the controls to adjust the volume of the speakers or microphone.
