Logging on to AOL Instant Messenger

Sametime Connect for the desktop allows you to log on to AOL Instant Messenger directly from the Sametime Connect window. To save time, you can automatically log on to AOL Instant Messenger whenever you start Sametime Connect. You must register with AOL Instant Messenger before using these features.

Note Sametime Connect for browsers does not support AOL Instant Messenger.

Follow these steps to log on to AOL Instant Messenger from the Sametime Connect window:

1. Choose People - "Log On to AOL Instant Messenger."



2. If you do not have a screen name and password for AOL Instant Messenger, click Register. A new browser window appears on your screen. Follow the instructions to register with AOL Instant Messenger and obtain a user name and password.



3. Enter your AOL Instant Messenger screen name.



4. Enter your AOL Instant Messenger password.



5. (Optional) If necessary, click Connectivity to change your AOL Instant Messenger connectivity preferences. You can edit your connectivity preferences at any time. In most cases, you should be able to use the default settings.

Tip    If you use AOL Instant Messenger often, you can select "Automatically log me on" to automatically log on to AOL Instant Messenger whenever you start Sametime Connect. You will not need to enter your AOL Instant Messenger screen name and password in the future. If this check box is disabled, contact your system administrator.

1. Click Log On.



• If you have logged on to both Sametime Connect and AOL Instant Messenger, your AOL Instant Messenger screen name does not automatically appear in your contact list. You must manually add your AOL screen name to your contact list.



• If you are logged on to AOL Instant Messenger but logged off from Sametime Connect, your AOL Instant Messenger screen name automatically appears in your contact list in the personal group called "Work."

Logging Off from AOL Instant Messenger

To log off from AOL Instant Messenger, choose People - "Log Off from AOL Instant Messenger." Logging off from AOL Instant Messenger does not affect your online status in Sametime Connect.

Logging on to a Different AOL Instant Messenger Server

Follow these steps to log on to a different AOL Instant Messenger server:

1. Choose Options - Preferences.



2. Select the AOL Instant Messenger Connectivity tab.



3. Enter the new AOL Instant Messenger server host name in the Host field. If this field is disabled, contact your system administrator.



4. Click OK.



5. Choose People - "Log Off from AOL Instant Messenger."



6. Choose People - "Log On to AOL Instant Messenger" to log on to the newly defined AOL Instant Messenger server.

See also:
Sametime Connect and AOL Instant Messenger
Logging on to Sametime Connect
Logging on to Sametime
Determining Which Version of Sametime Connect You Are Using