The new Contacts format doesn't have anywhere I can click to return to my main Hotmail page. Is there any way I can do it?

Hotmail worked fine on my HTC Windows phone until yesterday, 8/1/12.  I am getting hotmail on my laptop, but after shutting phone off and on several times, still cannot get hotmail on the phone.  Message says 'No messages'.

I want to recall my old
E-mail: saudigir565l @ hotmail. Com
I’ve tried Outlook.com and want to go back to Hotmail.  How do I do it?
I recently decided to switch my email from Hotmail to Outlook.com and decided to change my email address to an Outlook.com address. Why has my Outlook Hotmail Connector stopped working?
I recently decided to switch my email from Hotmail to Outlook.com and decided to change my email address to an Outlook.com address. Why has my Outlook Hotmail Connector stopped working?
I am thinking of upgrading my Hotmail to Outlook.com.  How will access to my Microsoft services be affected if I rename my account as part of the upgrade?
I would like my hotmail.com address to become outlook.com.

When Microsoft prompts me to 'Get a new ID' I provide my present Hotmail e-mail address in a box next to '@ Outlook.com'.

I suddenly get: 'There is a temporary problem with the service. Please try again'.

This message has come up each time I attempt for Outlook.com.

I appreciate any tips.

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