Sending a Message to a Mobile Device

If you have a wireless device, such as a Web-enabled cellular phone, a pager, a Smartphone, Pocket PC Phone, or Pocket PC, you can set it up to receive instant messages using Windows Live Messenger (New!). 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

Select Tools, and then click Options.
In the left pane, click Phone.
Click Mobile Settings.
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