5. Next, you have to fill in the registration form. Here's some hints:
Choose a Login Name - This will be the first part of your address e.g. n_umptie@hotmail.com
Only letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and underscore (_). Login Name must start with a letter.
Choose a Password - Something you can remember. Don't tell people it! Re-type that Password To make sure you can remember it.
Your Name - This is used when you send messages
Non-U.S. Residents -  Only Fill in your 'personal' details. They aren't important.
Member Directory - Please do not list me at all.
White pages - No, Do Not Register Me. Cuts down on junk mail
6. Click to submit registration.
7. If you are unlucky, you'll get an error report. The two possibilities are:
The form is not filled in properly. Fix the mistakes, retyping some parts.
More commonly, the name has already been selected. In which case, select a different one (normally some alternatives are suggested).
8. Congratulations, you now have your own e-mail address (e.g. n_umptie@hotmail.com). Now, retype the name and password to confirm them. You can now add a password hint question and answer to help you in case you forget your password.
9. You now get the opportunity to obtain some 'free services' (i.e. advertising). For the curious among you, this is how the service pays for itself. Press continue.
10. The screen now shows the in-box. This is where your mail is stored. To read a letter, click on the sender's name.  Next page in manual