RCA RM4100 User Manual page 38

Protecting yourself in Messenger
Messenger allows you to communi-
cate with people around the world.
Use common sense precautions with
Messenger: don't accept contact
requests from people you don't
know, and don't give out personal
information, such as a credit card
number, during a conversation.
If you feel uncomfortable with someone who is trying to
contact you or who has contacted you, there are a few
things you can do: block the person directly from the
conversations panel, add the person to your Block list in
Messenger Settings, or block the person from making
you a contact. People you have blocked in Messenger
can't see when you're online and can't send you instant
messages.
For information on blocking someone during a conversa-
tion or adding someone to your Block list, see page 34.
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To block someone who has sent you
a contact request in Messenger
1
On the contact request page for this person,
choose No, block this person, and then choose
No, don't add this person.
You will not appear on the person's contact list,
so they will not be able to see when you are online
and they cannot send you instant messages.
The person will not appear on your contact list,
so you will not be able to see when they are online
and you cannot send them instant messages.
Helping keep kids safe online
You can limit a child's access to the
Internet by setting user restrictions
on their MSN TV account.
When you create an account for a child under 13,
the account automatically has these settings:
• Web surfing is limited to help prevent the child
from accessing Web pages with mature content
• Mail is turned on
• Messenger and Chat are turned off
If you choose, you can turn off Mail, and can change the
Web surfing restrictions placed on the child's account.
You can also set restrictions for other users on your
MSN TV account.
Teach children never to give out personal information to
anyone online and to use common sense when surfing
the Web and using e-mail.
For more information about setting up an account for a
child, see page 44.
To view or change restrictions for a user on your account
1
Sign in to MSN TV as the primary user.
2
On the home page, choose Account.
The Account settings index page appears.
3
Choose Manage extra users.
4
Choose Restrict a User and follow the
instructions on your screen.
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