Contents

An overview of the Instant Message client

Sending an instant message

Replying to an instant message

Help


An overview of the Instant Message

Instant message is a way to send or reply to a message in "real time" to another online caller.


The toolbar

The toolbar lets you click a single icon instead of using a command menu. These tools are available when you use the Instant Message client:

Send

Cancel

Reply

Close

Chat


Sending an instant message

To send an instant message, open the instant message client, type in your message, and click Send.


Replying to an instant message

To reply to an instant message, type your response in the Reply text area, and click Reply.


Reply

Sends a reply to an instant message.


Close

Closes the Instant Message window.


Chat

Launches the CHAT client, letting you chat with the recipient of your message.


Send

Sends your message.


Cancel

Exits the Instant Message window without saving changes or sending your message.


Help

The Help menu launches the online help engine. Use the help menu to get help about a specific item or a general topic. These are the options available from the Help menu:

Help topics

About Instant Message


Help topics

Opens the online help system.


About Instant Message

Displays version and other information about the Instant Message client.