AOL Instant Messanger


AOL Instant Messanger Overview		Instant messaging is a convenient way to see when friends and family are online and communicate with them in real time. It's faster than email and more convenient than picking up the phone AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is a free software program that lets you: Receive instant alerts Send instant messages Share photos, pictures and sounds Enjoy live conversations online - FREE Access your complete and combined buddy list from any computer you use Chat with friends and family or people with similar interests Play online games against your AIM Buddies Stay on top of the news and stocks It takes about 10 minutes to download this free program over a standard, 28.8 computer modem and telephone line. The installation process takes about three minutes, and it's easy to add your friends' Screen Names to your Buddy List. Then you're all set to send instant messages!

AOL Instant Messanger Features		Receive mail alerts Send Instant Messages Share photos, pictures and sounds Enjoy live conversations online Chat with friends and family or people with similar interests Stay on top of the news

AOL Instant Messanger Buddy List Preference Options		It's now easier than ever to set and modify your AIM preferences. With just a few clicks in the easy-to-navigate list, you can edit preferences for your Buddy List, privacy, away messages and more. With this release you can now specify whether you want to sign off when you close your Buddy List, and if you want to hide the taskbar button when the Buddy List window is minimized

AOL Instant Messanger IM Greetings		Now you can use AIM to send instant online greetings for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. You can choose the recipient from your Buddy List and the greeting notification will arrive as an email in their inbox.

AOL Instant Messanger Send Buddy List		With the new Send Buddy List feature, you can send all or just parts of your Buddy List to friends, family or co-workers. This can help your buddies who are new users get up-to-speed quickly with the service.

AOL Instant Messanger Buddy Comments		This feature allows you to add comments, such as real names and birthday information, to individual buddy names on your Buddy List. With Buddy Lists growing longer and Screen Names getting even more creative, this feature will help you keep track of each individual on your Buddy List.

AOL Instant Messanger Buddy Numbers		This feature allows you to add the telephone numbers for each of your buddies to help you keep track of each individual on your Buddy List. Simply access by right clicking a Screen Name on your buddylist and select "Store/Edit Buddy numbers"
AOL Instant Messanger HTTP Proxy Support		With HTTP proxy support, AIM 4.7 makes it easier for users to connect to the AIM service from work and corporate environments. You can access the Connection Preferences window from the Connection button on the Sign-on Preferences window ( My AIM > Edit Options > Edit Preferences > Sign On). Once you are viewing the Connection preferences window, you will need to: Check the "Connect using Proxy" check box. Select the "HTTP" Protocol radio button. Fill in the Host Proxy Server text field. You can simply copy and paste your Internet Explorer browser proxy server connection settings (Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings). Click the "OK" button."